Living Languages of the World

Living Languages of the World

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10501Total Languages (this country):

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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language AlgeriaCountry:

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asp-dz Algerian Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

Algeria

Arabic (official), French, Berber dialectsMajor Languages:

Arab-Berber 99%, European less than 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

After more than a century of rule by France, Algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. Algeria's primary political party, the NationalLiberation Front (FLN), has dominated politics ever since. Many Algerians in the subsequent generation were not satisfied, however, and moved to counter the FLN's centralityin Algerian politics. The surprising first round success of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) in the December 1991 balloting spurred the Algerian army to intervene and postponethe second round of elections to prevent what the secular elite feared would be an extremist-led government from assuming power. The army began a crackdown on the FISthat spurred FIS supporters to begin attacking government targets. The government later allowed elections featuring pro-government and moderate religious-based parties, butthis did not appease the activists who progressively widened their attacks. The fighting escalated into an insurgency, which saw intense fighting between 1992-98 resulting inover 100,000 deaths - many attributed to indiscriminate massacres of villagers by extremists.

Country Background - World Factbook 2010:

North Africa31,193,917Cou Pop 2000: AlgiersCapital:

4Languages - Immigrant: 18Languages - Indigenous: 22Languages - Total / Ethnologue - 2009:

Muslim (Sunni) 99.4%, Non-relig. 0.2%, RC 0.32%, Prot. 0.08%Major Religions - World Factbook:

34,586,184Cou Pop 2010: 35Cou Pop Rank 2010: 22Total Languages: 3Scripture Status - Bible: 6New Testament: 11Portions:

aao-dz Morocco border along Atlas Mountains, northArabic, Algerian Saharan Spoke 125,000 0.3614%0.01 None No need or unlikely need

arq-dz North Africa, west of the western border of EgArabic, Algerian Spoken 27,200,000 78.6441%RC, REF, M 0.17 New T 1965 1872--1964Definite need

mey-dz Arabic, Hassaniyya 176,000 0.5089%0.01 None Likely need

arb-dz Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 113,000 0.3267%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

cat-dz Catalan-Valencian-Balear 31,300 0.0905%Bible 1478--1993 1832--1988 1928--1985Adequate Scripture exists

cnu-dz Chenoui in Mount Chenoua area; Beni MenacChenoua 76,300 0.2206%0.00 None Likely need

fra-dz Mostly citiesFrench 110,600 0.3198%0.38 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

kab-dz Grande Kabylie Mt. range, west Kabylia. LessKabyle 3,394,000 9.8132%1.34 New T 1901--1995 1885--1990Definite need

kcy-dz Tabelbala oasisKorandje 3,200 0.0093%0.00 None Likely need

shy-dz AurFs Mountains, south and southeast of GraTachawit 1,923,000 5.5600%0.00 Some 1950Definite need

shi-dz Southern Algeria near the Moroccan border arTachelhit 252,000 0.7286%0.00 New T 2010 1906--1925Definite need

dsq-dz TamanrassetTadaksahak 1,980 0.0057%0.00 None Definite need

oua-dz South of Constantine, near Mzab. Ouargla anTagargrent 5,490 0.0159%0.01 None Insufficient information

thv-dz South Hoggar (Ajjer) Mountain area, Hoggar,Tamahaq, Tahaggart 35,000 0.1012%GR, SDM 0.00 Some 1948--1965Definite need

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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language AlgeriaCountry:


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taq-dz Tamasheq, Kidal 41,300 0.1194%New T 2003 1953Definite need

tzm-dz West Atlas moutains area, adjacent valleys toTamazight, Central Atlas 65,800 0.1902%0.01 Some 1919--1981Definite need

tjo-dz Temacine, Tamelhat, Ghomra, and Meggarin Tamazight, Temacine 7,660 0.0221%0.01 None Insufficient information

tia-dz Tidikelt, Salah area, and Tit southTamazight, Tidikelt 15,400 0.0445%0.01 None Insufficient information

rif-dz Along the coast, east Alteria to ArzeuTarifit 702,000 2.0297%0.01 New T 2009 1887--2001Definite need

grr-dz Isolated, Timimoun area, near Touat region aTaznatit 139,000 0.4019%0.01 None Insufficient information

mzb-dz Mzab region south of Algiers. 7 oases, GhardTumzabt 260,000 0.7517%0.00 None Definite need

34,678,03022Total Langs. (this Country): 100.27%3 6 11

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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language AngolaCountry:


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blv-ao Southeast of Luanda, Kwanza SulBolo 3,530 0.0270%7.00 None Likely need

Angola

Portuguese (official), Bantu and other African languagesMajor Languages:

Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mestico (mixed European and native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%Major Ethnic Groups:

Angola is rebuilding its country after the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose EduardoDOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemedimminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but fighting picked up again by 1996. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in thequarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. President DOS SANTOS held legislative electionsin September 2008 and, despite promising to hold presidential elections in 2009, has since made a presidential poll contingent on the drafting of a new constitution.


Africa S. of Sahara10,145,267Cou Pop 2000: LuandaCapital:


RC 59.3%, Prot. 19.8%, Trad. relig. 13.9%, Marginal Chr. 5.1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


cjk-ao Northeast Lunda District; east Bie, west MoxicChokwe 620,000 4.7444%MEN, RC, CMML, SDA, AEF/AEC 39.00 Bible 1970--1990 1927--1958 1916--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

diu-ao Southeast border with Namibia, between KwaDiriku 26,300 0.2013%RC 35.00 New T 1988 1979--1985Script. exists, adequacy?

hol-ao Kwango River areaHolu 29,000 0.2219%4.00 Some 1943--1956Likely need

kwy-ao North, along Congo River below KinshasaKongo, San Salvador 380,000 2.9078%IBS, ABFMS 33.00 Bible 1916--1926 1893--1995 1888--1925Script. exists, adequacy?

kng-ao North, along Congo River below Kinshasa; paKoongo (Kikongo) 1,400,000 10.7131%34.87 Bible 1905--1933 1891--1993 1885--1931Script. exists, adequacy?

knw-ao Hufla, Kunene, Kuando Kubango (ILN). PrimaKung-Ekoka 2,120 0.0162%L 5.10 Some 1980Likely need

kwz-ao Southwest corner, south of NamibeKwadi 15,000 0.1148%

kwn-ao South central, Kuando Kubango (municfpio deKwangali 20,000 0.1530%RC, L 12.00 Bible 1987 1974 1960Script. exists, adequacy?

kua-ao South central AngolaKwanyama 540,000 4.1322%17.00 Bible 1974 1927 1894--1960Script. exists, adequacy?

xuu-ao Southeast corner, Huthembo (Wuthembo),norKxoe 900 0.0069%15.00 None Likely need

ldi-ao Northwest cornerLaadi 108,000 0.8264%None 2009Active Program

lch-ao Southeast, adjacent areas, Moxico Province, Luchazi 220,000 1.6835%CMML, SDA, AEF/AEC 45.00 Bible 1963 1935 1957Script. exists, adequacy?

lum-ao Central, Cuanza River area, BiT ProvinceLuimbi 45,000 0.3443%BM 30.00 Some 1935Likely need

lun-ao Northeast, Lunda, Moxico provinces (Lunda-NLunda 178,000 1.3621%BM 34.14 Bible 1962 1918--1929 1914--1946Definite need

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lue-ao Moxico, southeast provincesLuvale 510,000 3.9026%CMML 16.00 Bible 1955--1961 1928--1945 1902--1951Definite need

lyn-ao Southwest, east of Motamedes (Namibe)Luyana 34,600 0.2648%12.00 None Likely need

mwj-ao Maligo 2,720 0.0208%2.00 None Likely need

mho-ao Kuando KubangoMashi 2,720 0.0208%0.00 None Likely need

mxg-ao North central, east of Luanda. Malanje: MarimMbangala 30,700 0.2349%1.50 None Likely need

mhw-ao Southeast corner, north bank of Okavango RiMbukushu 8,150 0.0624%ANG, RC 17.00 New T 1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

mck-ao Southeast, Moxico ProvinceMbunda 160,000 1.2243%4.00 New T 1983 1919--2000Adequate Scripture exists

kmb-ao Northwest, Luanda ProvinceMbundu (Lunda) 3,200,000 24.4870%RC, M 8.00 Bible 1980 1922 1888--1936Script. exists, adequacy?

mfu-ao Central, east of Benguela. Kuando KubangoMbwela 234,000 1.7906%AEF/AEC 27.00 None Likely need

ndq-ao South and southeast of Benguela, Benguela Ndombe 27,200 0.2081%7.00 None Likely need

ndo-ao Ndonga 320,000 2.4487%ANG, RC, DRC, ELOC, FM 23.00 Bible 1954--1986 1903--1925 1891--1944Script. exists, adequacy?

nne-ao Southeast cornerNgandyera 16,300 0.1247%3.00 None Likely need

nkn-ao Central, southeast of MbwelaNkangala 36,100 0.2762%5.00 None Likely need

khu-ao Southwest, between Zemba, Luyana, UmbunNkhumbi 180,000 1.3774%UBS, ME, AEF/AEC 0.50 Some 1985--1987Active Program

nsx-ao North central, Cuanza River area south of MalNsongo 100,000 0.7652%CMML, AEF/AEC 17.00 Some 1936--1978Active Program

nyk-ao SouthwestNyaneka 300,000 2.2957%AEF/AEC, MTW 0.12 None Active Program

nba-ao South central, Cuchi River area, southeastNyemba 250,000 1.9130%DRC 0.20 Some 1955Likely need

nye-ao Southeast cornerNyengo 13,200 0.1010%4.00 None Likely need

oun-ao South border with Namibia, surrounded by LuOung 6,790 0.0520%4.00 None Likely need

por-ao Portuguese 83,000 0.6351%BAP, PR, RC, UBS 13.89 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

rnd-ao NortheastRuund 210,000 1.6070%M 20.00 New T 1933--1996 1914--1956Script. exists, adequacy?

smd-ao Coastal, south of Luanda, Bengo KisamaSama 26,000 0.1990%3.00 None Likely need

umb-ao West, Benguela DistrictUmbundu 3,800,000 29.0783%RC, UC, CMML 12.00 Bible 1963 1897--1939 1889--1952Script. exists, adequacy?

yaf-ao North central corner, east of the Kongo. Ufge:Yaka 210,000 1.6070%25.00 Some 1938--1957Definite need

yax-ao Southeast, Kwando (Cuando) River areaYauma 18,000 0.1377%3.00 Some 1978Likely need

yom-ao CabindaYombe 45,000 0.3443%IBS 3.00 New T 2005Adequate Scripture exists

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dhm-ao Southwest cornerZemba 24,400 0.1867%25.00 Some 1970--1984Likely need


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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language BeninCountry:


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aug-bj Zou Province, Djidja Subprefecture, Agouna vAguna 5,840 0.0645%8.00 None No need or unlikely need

Benin

French (official), Fon and Yoruba (most common vernaculars in south), tribal languages (at least six major ones in north)Major Languages:

African 99% (42 ethnic groups, most important being Fon, Adja, Yoruba, Bariba), Europeans 5,500Major Ethnic Groups:

Present day Benin was the site of Dahomey, a prominent West African kingdom that rose in the 15th century. The territory became a French Colony in 1872 and achievedindependence on 1 August 1960, as the Republic of Benin. A succession of military governments ended in 1972 with the rise to power of Mathieu KEREKOU and theestablishment of a government based on Marxist-Leninist principles. A move to representative government began in 1989. Two years later, free elections ushered in formerPrime Minister Nicephore SOGLO as president, marking the first successful transfer of power in Africa from a dictatorship to a democracy. KEREKOU was returned to power byelections held in 1996 and 2001, though some irregularities were alleged. KEREKOU stepped down at the end of his second term in 2006 and was succeeded by Thomas YAYIBoni, a political outsider and independent. YAYI has begun a high profile fight against corruption and has strongly promoted accelerating Benin's economic growth.


Africa S. of Sahara6,395,919Cou Pop 2000: Porto-Novo (Capital); Cotonou (Seat of Gov.)Capital:


Trad. rel. 54.8%, RC 21.7%, Muslim 17%, Prot. 4%, Marg. Chr. 2.5%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ajg-bj Southwest on Mono River. Primarily in CouffoAja 360,000 3.9753%AOG, AIC 10.00 None Active Program

blo-bj Both sides of Togo-Benin border; south AracoAnii 60,800 0.6714%5.00 None Definite need

cko-bj Atakora Province, Cobly and Boukombe SubpAnufo 17,900 0.1977%AOG 5.00 New T 2006 1993Active Program

bba-bj Central, north, Borgou ProvinceBaatonum 652,000 7.1996%AOG, RC, M, SB, UEEB, ECWA 9.00 Bible 1997 1977 1953--1986Active Program

beh-bj Atakora Province, Materi Subprefecture; BorgBiali 117,000 1.2920%AOG, RC 1.00 None 2008Active Program

bqc-bj Borgu ProvinceBoko 118,000 1.3030%RC, SIM 2.00 Bible 1992--2010 1984Adequate Scripture exists

ddn-bj Atakora and Borgou provinces, along Niger RiDendi 49,400 0.5455%EBM 0.03 New T 1995Likely need

tbz-bj Atakora Province, Boukombe and NatitingousDitammari 156,000 1.7226%AOG, RC, SIM 4.00 New T 1989 1991Active Program

cbj-bj Borgou Province, Tchaourou Subprefecture; ZEde Cabe 89,400 0.9872%SIM, UMC 1.00 None No need or unlikely need

ica-bj Zou Province, Bante SubprefectureEde Ica 82,000 0.9055%0.30 New T 1540--1979No need or unlikely need

idd-bj Collines Province (north half of former ZouProEde Idaca 134,000 1.4797%0.70 None Active Program

ijj-bj Plateau Province (north part of former OuemeEde Ije 50,000 0.5521%SB, UMC 1.00 None No need or unlikely need

nqg-bj Southeast, Plateau Province (formerly north Ede Nago 260,000 2.8710%SIM, SB, UMC 1.50 None No need or unlikely need

nqk-bj Donga Province (formerly south Atakora ProviEde Nago, Kura 33,800 0.3732%1.50 None No need or unlikely need

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xkb-bj Donga Province (formerly south Atakora ProviEde Nago, Manigri-Kambole 39,800 0.4395%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

fon-bj Zou Province, Atlantic Province, southAbomeFon 1,784,000 19.6996%AOG, RC, SIM, UBS, M, PE, SB, UM 1.80 New T 1993 1967Active Program

fod-bj Atakora Province, Ouake Subprefecture, SemFoodo 31,800 0.3511%0.01 None 1998Definite need

fra-bj French 26,600 0.2937%1.82 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fue-bj Atakora and Borgou provinces, villages, andeFulfulde, Borgu 410,000 4.5274%AOG, SIM 0.80 None Definite need

fuh-bj Northernmost Borgou ProvinceFulfulde, Gorgal 30,800 0.3401%0.00 Some 2003--2005Active Program

ayb-bj Mono and Atlantique provincesGbe, Ayizo 416,000 4.5936%SIM, SB 7.00 None No need or unlikely need

cib-bj Mono Province, Lalo SubprefectureGbe, Ci 32,500 0.3589%8.00 None No need or unlikely need

gbh-bj Southeast corner, Oueme Province, Seme-KpGbe, Defi 15,700 0.1734%4.00 None No need or unlikely need

gbx-bj Southeast along coast, Oueme Province,SemGbe, Eastern Xwla 93,200 1.0292%3.00 None No need or unlikely need

gbs-bj Atlantic Province, Kpomasse, Alada, andTori-Gbe, Gbesi 84,600 0.9342%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

kqk-bj Mono Province, mainly Lokassa and AthiemeGbe, Kotafon 125,000 1.3803%3.00 None No need or unlikely need

mxl-bj Collines Province (formerly north Zou ProvincGbe, Maxi 134,000 1.4797%SIM, UMC 4.00 None No need or unlikely need

sxw-bj Mono ProvinceGbe, Saxwe 201,000 2.2195%AOG 16.00 None Active Program

tfi-bj Atlantique Province, So-Ava SubprefectureGbe, Tofin 114,000 1.2588%UMC 7.00 None No need or unlikely need

wci-bj Mono ProvinceGbe, Waci 110,000 1.2147%AOG 1.50 None No need or unlikely need

wem-bj Weme and Atlantic provincesGbe, Weme 219,000 2.4183%5.00 None No need or unlikely need

xwl-bj South, Mono Province along west coast,GranGbe, Western Xwla 58,300 0.6438%3.00 None No need or unlikely need

xwe-bj Mono Province, Come Subprefecture near LaGbe, Xwela 84,000 0.9276%1.34 None No need or unlikely need

gej-bj Mono and Atlantique provincesGen 126,000 1.3913%AOG, PE, UMC 4.00 New T 1962 1920--1994Active Program

gux-bj North, Atakora Province, primarly Tanguieta aGourmanchema 62,000 0.6846%AOG, EBM 1.00 New T 1958--1990 1947--1988Active Program

guw-bj Southeast, Weme Province, Akpro-Misserete,Gun 575,000 6.3494%AOG, RC, SB, UMC 3.33 Bible 1923--1972 1892--1919 1886--1910Active Program

hau-bj Atacora and Borgou provinces, mainly larger tHausa 800,000 8.8339%0.04 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

ife-bj Collines Province (north former Zou Province)Ife 80,000 0.8834%15.00 New T 2009 1995Active Program

kbp-bj Donga Province (formerly south Atakora ProviKabiye 30,000 0.3313%ABWE, AOG, EET, SB 3.00 Bible 1999 1994--1996 1955--1987Active Program

tye-bj Alibori Province (formerly north Borgou ProvinKyenga 1,750 0.0193%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

las-bj Atakora Province, Boukombe Subprefecture, Lama 79,600 0.8790%AOG 5.00 New T 1993Active Program

dop-bj West Djougou and border areas, Atakora ProLukpa 94,600 1.0446%RC, SIM, UEEB 3.00 New T 1977 1956--1991Active Program

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mql-bj Atakora Province, Cobly Subprefecture, and 5Mbelime 56,700 0.6261%AOG, RC 5.00 None Active Program

soy-bj Atakora ProvinceMiyobe 8,760 0.0967%SIM 0.60 None Active Program

mkl-bj Borgou Province, Kandi and villages north anMokole 105,000 1.1595%SIM 0.83 New T 2007Definite need

mos-bj Moore 29,200 0.3224%9.00 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

ntm-bj Atakora Province. Natemba in ToukountounaNateni 66,000 0.7288%AOG 4.00 Some 2004Active Program

gng-bj Ngangam 26,000 0.2871%1.00 Some 2000--2007Active Program

bly-bj Atakora Province, TanguiTta Subprefecture,nNotre 1,750 0.0193%AOG 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bqa-bj DTpartement des Collines, Save and OuessisTchumbuli 5,400 0.0596%5.34 None No need or unlikely need

kdh-bj Tem 50,000 0.5521%0.80 Some 1998--2005Definite need

wwa-bj Atakora Province, at least 20 villages. NatitingWaama 86,000 0.9496%AOG, RC 2.00 New T 1994 1986Active Program

pil-bj Atakora Province, Djougou areaYom 137,000 1.5128%RC, SIM, M 3.00 New T 1985 1954--1966Definite need

yor-bj Porto-Novo and widespread in towns and majYoruba 465,000 5.1347%SIM 10.00 Bible 1884--2006 1862--1993 1850--1960Adequate Scripture exists


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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language BotswanaCountry:


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afr-bw Spoken as first language mainly in commerciaAfrikaans 20,000 0.9856%18.00 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Botswana

English (official), SetswanaMajor Languages:

Tswana (or Setswana) 79%, Kalanga 11%, Basarwa 3%, other, including Kgalagadi and white 7%Major Ethnic Groups:

Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressivesocial policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country's conservation practices and extensive naturepreserves. Botswana has one of the world's highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa's most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing withthe disease.


Africa S. of Sahara1,576,470Cou Pop 2000: GaboroneCapital:


Trad. religions 37%, Indg. Marginal 35%, Prot. 20.1%, RC 6.8%Major Religions - World Factbook:


hnh-bw Northwest District, Khwai River, Mababe; nearAni 1,062 0.0523%1.50 None Likely need

bem-bw Bemba 2,000 0.0986%Bible 1956--1983 1916--1991 1904--1948Adequate Scripture exists

brl-bw Central District, Bobonong Subdistrict; east ofBirwa 16,300 0.8032%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

eng-bw English 16,500 0.8131%7.95 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

gnk-bw Ghanzi District, New Xadi and Ghanzi, GhanziGana 2,127 0.1048%5.00 None Definite need

diu-bw Gciriku 2,180 0.1074%5.00 New T 1988 1979--1985Script. exists, adequacy?

gwj-bw Kweneng District in Dutlwe, Serinane,TakotokGwi 2,658 0.1310%10.00 None No need or unlikely need

her-bw Scattered in groups among ethnic groups:NortHerero 31,000 1.5276%7.50 Bible 1987 1878--1912 1875--1912Likely need

hin-bw Hindi 100 0.0049%Bible 1818--2000 1811--1998 1806--1962Adequate Scripture exists

huc-bw Southern Kalahari Desert, Kweneng District; Hua 220 0.0108%2.00 None No need or unlikely need

ktz-bw Northwest District, Namibia and Angola bordeJuhoan 5,440 0.2681%REF 5.00 Some 1974No need or unlikely need

kck-bw Entire Northeast District; eastern third of CentKalanga 196,000 9.6585%L, SDA, UCC 2.00 New T 1999 1904--1993Definite need

xkv-bw South and central, along the South Africa borKgalagadi 43,500 2.1436%12.00 None Definite need

xuu-bw Northwest District, Gan, Cadikarauwe, MoheKhwe 4,350 0.2144%5.00 None Likely need

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tyu-bw Central District, especially Mahalapye, SerowKua 890 0.0439%1.00 None Likely need

sbs-bw Northwest District, Chobe SubdistrictKuhane 14,200 0.6997%4.00 None Likely need

aue-bw Ghanzi District in Grootelaagte, Kanagas, GhKxauein 3,000 0.1478%REF, SDA 3.00 New T 2008 YesScript. exists, adequacy?

loz-bw Lozi 14,000 0.6899%3.50 Bible 1951--1987 1925--1939 1922--1957Definite need

mhw-bw Northwest District, north of Gomare within 30kMbukushu 21,260 1.0476%ANG, RC 3.50 New T 1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

naq-bw Kgalagadi District, Tsabong, Makopong,OmaNama 200 0.0099%RC, DRC, L, RMS 10.00 Bible 1966 1866--1909 1831--1984Script. exists, adequacy?

nmq-bw Nambya 16,300 0.8032%2.00 New T 1993 1961Script. exists, adequacy?

nhr-bw Ghanzi District, Ghanzi, Bere, Dekar, East HaNaro 10,900 0.5371%REF 5.00 Some 1996--2007Active Program

nde-bw Northeast District, a few villagesNdebele 19,000 0.9363%3.50 Bible 1978 1884--1986 1884--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

nya-bw Nyanja 0 0.0000%Bible 1905 1886--1960 1884--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

shg-bw Central District, Tutume Subdistrict, Nata, GwShua 6,530 0.3218%6.00 Some 1978Likely need

nso-bw Sotho, Northern 15,100 0.7441%9.00 Bible 1904--2000 1890 1964Script. exists, adequacy?

sot-bw Sotho, Southern 10,200 0.5026%10.00 Bible 1879 1855--1982 1993Script. exists, adequacy?

hio-bw Central District, especially Mahalapye, SerowTsoa 5,440 0.2681%5.00 None Likely need

tsn-bw Spoken throughout the country as lingua francTswana 1,430,000 70.4674%IBS, REF, CONG, LMS, SPG, AEF/A 9.45 Bible 1857--1993 1840--1994 1830--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

two-bw Central District, Mahalapye Subdistrict; all villTswapong 2,180 0.1074%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

urd-bw Urdu 0 0.0000%Bible 1843--1998 1758--2000 1747--1894Likely need

xho-bw Xhosa 10,200 0.5026%11.00 Bible 1859-1997 1846--1987 1833-1987Script. exists, adequacy?

nmn-bw South Gantsi District, north Kgalagadi District,Xoo 4,251 0.2095%2.00 None Definite need

yey-bw North West District, Maun, Shorobe up to MaYeyi 21,900 1.0792%2.00 None 1996Definite need

sna-bw Zezuru 45,774 2.2556%5.00 Bible 1949--1980 1907 1897--1994Script. exists, adequacy?

zul-bw Zulu 5,030 0.2479%20.00 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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bam-bf KTnTdougou Province, near N'DorolaBambara 5,110 0.0315%1.80 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

Burkina Faso

French (official), native African languages belonging to Sudanic family spoken by 90% of the populationMajor Languages:

Mossi over 40%, Gurunsi, Senufo, Lobi, Bobo, Mande, FulaniMajor Ethnic Groups:

Burkina Faso (formerly Upper Volta) achieved independence from France in 1960. Repeated military coups during the 1970s and 1980s were followed by multiparty elections inthe early 1990s. Current President Blaise COMPAORE came to power in a 1987 military coup and has won every election since then. Burkina Faso's high population densityand limited natural resources result in poor economic prospects for the majority of its citizens. Recent unrest in Cote d'Ivoire and northern Ghana has hindered the ability ofseveral hundred thousand seasonal Burkinabe farm workers to find employment in neighboring countries.


Africa S. of Sahara11,946,065Cou Pop 2000: OuagadougouCapital:


Muslim 48%, Trad. relig. 33%, R. Catholic 13.9%, Protestant 5%Major Religions - World Factbook:


beh-bf Tapoa and Gourma provinces, at Benin bordeBiali 2,570 0.0158%AOG, MJ 4.70 None 2008Active Program

bfo-bf Southwest, Poni ProvinceBirifor, Malba 175,000 1.0775%EPNM, WEC 6.00 New T 1994Adequate Scripture exists

bib-bf South central, Boulgou and Zoundweogo provBissa 477,000 2.9369%AOG, RC, SB 11.00 New T 2000 1996Active Program

bbo-bf Banwa Province. Tansilla is center, with a 25 Bobo Madare, Northern 53,600 0.3300%AP, CMA, RC 12.50 Bible 2005 1981 1965Active Program

bwq-bf Mainly Houet Province, west of Bobo DioulassBobo Madare, Southern 412,000 2.5367%AP, CMA, RC 0.01 Bible 2004 1981 1965Adequate Scripture exists

bof-bf KTnTdougou and Houet provinces, N'Dorola aBolon 23,800 0.1465%1.45 None Definite need

bmq-bf Kossi Province, Soumbara, west of NounaBomu 96,100 0.5917%CMA 12.00 Bible 1999 1954--1994 1937--1964Active Program

box-bf Kossi, Mouhoun, Tuy, Banwa, and Les BalTsBuamu 246,000 1.5146%AOG, CMA, RC, MA 14.00 New T 1954-1980 1957--2002Active Program

bwy-bf South of Boromo, Bougouriba and SissiliProviBwamu, Cwi 32,600 0.2007%AOG, CMA, RC, PE 14.00 None Active Program

bwj-bf Tuy and Les BalTs provinces, Bagassi, PG, aBwamu, Laa Laa 91,500 0.5634%AOG, CMA, RC, PE 14.00 Some 1977--1995Active Program

cme-bf ComoT Province, north of Ouagadougou alonCerma 105,000 0.6465%CMA, RC 7.50 Some 1995Active Program

dgd-bf DiTbougou, To, Boromo, Soukoulaye, Silly, PDagaari Dioula 28,600 0.1761%0.06 None Definite need

dgi-bf Southwest, Poni, Bougouriba, Sissili, MouhouDagara, Northern 424,000 2.6105%ANTBA, RC, AOG, EEP, BAP, UBS 0.01 New T 2006--2007Active Program

djm-bf North border with MaliDogon, Jamsay 0 0.0000%None Likely need

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dtm-bf A few villagesDogon, Tomo Kan 17,600 0.1084%6.50 None Active Program

dos-bf Southwest, ComoT Province, SidTradougouSDogose 34,300 0.2112%AOG, EPPE, RC 1.00 None 2004Active Program

dgs-bf Dandougou, Torokoro, Sokoura, Bondokoro,TDogoso 11,706 0.0721%WEC 1.00 None Definite need

dya-bf Bougouriba Province, Dolo, near DiTbougouDyan 24,000 0.1478%RC, PE 5.00 None Active Program

dnn-bf KTnTdougou Province, Samorogouan andSaDzuungoo 19,800 0.1219%RC, AIMM 0.00 Some 2002Definite need

fra-bf French 7,060 0.0435%0.70 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fuh-bf Northeastern Burkina Faso cornerFulfulde, Northeastern Burkina 1,175,000 7.2344%SIM 0.17 Some 2003--2005Active Program

gux-bf East, Gourma, Tapoa, Gnagna, Komandjari, Gourmanchema 818,000 5.0364%SIM 7.00 New T 1958--1990 1947--1988Active Program

hau-bf Boulgou and Gourma provincesHausa 2,310 0.0142%0.10 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

bxl-bf Leraba Province west of Banfora, BlTdougou Jalkunan 1,380 0.0085%RC 0.20 None No need or unlikely need

jow-bf Tena, is largestJowulu 1,180 0.0073%1.60 Some 2004Active Program

dyu-bf ComoT, KTnTdougou, Houet, and Leraba proJula 1,100,000 6.7726%CMA, MEN, RC, UBS, ANTBA 0.02 New T 1993--1997 1992Active Program

gna-bf Poni Province, Gaoua Subdistrict, LoropTni DKaansa 10,600 0.0653%WEC 4.00 Some 2003--2008Active Program

knz-bf Sourou Province, Tougan Subdistrict, 540 squKalamse 19,500 0.1201%RC 1.40 Some 1978Definite need

xkt-bf Kantosi 0 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

xrb-bf South, ComoT Province, east of main FerkT tKaraboro, Eastern 53,600 0.3300%CMA 2.90 New T 1994 1985Active Program

kza-bf South, west of main FerkT to Bobo-Dioulosso Karaboro, Western 50,900 0.3134%CMA 2.00 None Likely need

xsm-bf Nahouri Province, Po and TiTbTlT townsKasem 168,000 1.0344%AOG, AP, BAP, RC 8.50 New T 1988--1997 1948--1997Active Program

kqg-bf Noumoukiedougou, TiTbata, Moromoro, Boli,Khe 2,670 0.0164%WEC 1.50 None Active Program

kqm-bf Southwest, near C(te d'Ivoire border, ComoTKhisa 5,150 0.0317%AOG, WEC 4.00 None No need or unlikely need

kfz-bf Yatenga Province, Titao Subdistrict, Soum anKoromfe 242,000 1.4900%AOG,SB 7.00 None 2008Active Program

kus-bf South central, Nahouiri, Boulgou provinces, vilKusaal 23,018 0.1417%AOG, SB, RC 2.90 New T 1976--1995 1965-2008Active Program

lob-bf Poni Province, Gaoua southwest border areaLobi 491,000 3.0231%WEC 2.00 New T 1965--1985 1940--2002Active Program

lee-bf Northern and central portion of SanguiT ProviLyele 223,000 1.3730%AOG, RC, SB, AP, IM, CENE, MA 4.80 New T 2001 1968--1999Active Program

mos-bf Central Ouagadougou area; widespreadM=orT 7,800,000 48.0242%AOG, AP, CMA, RC, UBS, FEME, MA 12.00 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

rkm-bf Kossi and Mouhoun provinces, northwest, NoMarka 338,000 2.0810%CMA, RC, AOG 5.50 Some 1987Definite need

mfq-bf Boulgou Province, Ouargaye SubdistrictMoba 3,040 0.0187%AOG 2.70 New T 2008 1941--1984Active Program

nti-bf LTraba Province, Sindou Subdistrict, west ofBNatioro 4,120 0.0254%CMA 1.60 Some No need or unlikely need

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gur-bf Nahouri Province, Zecco and Ziou subdistrictsNinkare 42,900 0.2641%AOG, RC, AP 2.50 New T 2007 1986 1962--1998Active Program

nuv-bf Sissili and SanguiT provinces, near Boromo. Nuni, Northern 83,500 0.5141%AOG, RC 6.00 None Definite need

nnw-bf Sissili Province, LTo area; east Mouhoun ProNuni, Southern 222,000 1.3668%RC, AEEP 8.00 New T 1999 1987--2001Definite need

pnq-bf Sourou Province, Kassoum Subdistrict, OuT tPana 7,010 0.0432%RC, CMA 0.40 None Active Program

pug-bf Tuy, Ioba, Bougouriba, and Poni provinces; nPhuie 18,900 0.1164%RC, AEEP 4.20 Some 2004Active Program

stj-bf Sourou Province, Mouna and Solenzo areas;Samo, Matya 161,000 0.9913%CMA, RC, SB 8.70 None Definite need

sym-bf North central, Sourou ProvinceSamo, Maya 51,800 0.3189%AOG, CMA, RC 9.50 None Definite need

sbd-bf Nayala Province, Nouna and Solenzo areas; Samo, Southern 119,000 0.7327%CMA, RC, SB, ANTBA 9.50 New T 1995 1964--1991Adequate Scripture exists

sos-bf Houet Province, Bobo-Dioulasso Department,Seeku 20,600 0.1268%CMA, RC, AIMM 12.00 None Definite need

sen-bf North KTnTdougou Province, from DjigouTra Senoufo, Nanerige 102,000 0.6280%AOG, RC, AIMM 2.80 None Active Program

seq-bf Southwest, Leraba ProvinceSenoufo, Senara 76,400 0.4704%CMA 1.55 None Definite need

sep-bf KTnTdougou Province, Tagouara Plateau, KolSenoufo, Sicite 47,700 0.2937%RC, AIMM 3.00 Some 1995Active Program

sif-bf KTnTdougou Province, 80 km west ofBobo-DiSiamou 27,300 0.1681%CMA, RC, AIMM 1.00 Some 2009Active Program

skq-bf Sanmatenga Province, near PensaSininkere 8,180 0.0504%AOG 4.50 None No need or unlikely need

sld-bf Sissili Province, between LTo and Hamale. 30Sissala 22,300 0.1373%PE 10.00 New T 1999 1995Active Program

hmb-bf Hombori area, halfway between Gao and MopSonghay 170,000 1.0467%SIM 0.18 Some 2000Definite need

taq-bf Oudalan ProvinceTamasheq, Kidal 41,300 0.2543%0.08 New T 2003 1953Definite need

tiq-bf ComoT Province, east of Toussiana,DramandTiTfo 20,600 0.1268%CMA, WEC 4.50 None No need or unlikely need

tsp-bf ComoT Province, north, east, and south of OrToussian, Northern 29,800 0.1835%RC, AIMM 2.70 None Definite need

wib-bf ComoT and Houet provinces, halfway betweeToussian, Southern 29,800 0.1835%AOG, RC 3.80 Some 2001--2007Active Program

lor-bf Poni Province, Kampti Subdistrict, 2 pockets jTTTn 3,110 0.0191%CMA, RC, WEC 1.30 Some 1996Definite need

tuz-bf ComoT Province, north and west of Banfora.PTurka 51,900 0.3195%AOG, CMA 9.00 Some 2006--2008Active Program

vig-bf Houet Province, Karankasso ViguT DepartmeViemo 11,200 0.0690%AOG 1.40 None Definite need

wbf-bf ComoT Province, west of Banfora, Sindou toWara 7,290 0.0449%0.60 None Definite need

kst-bf Bali Province, Boromo Subdistrict, Boromo arWinye 27,300 0.1681%AOG, RC 4.50 None 1994Active Program

dje-bf Mainly in Niger. Also in Nigeria and BeninZarma 1,160 0.0071%0.20 Bible 1990 1954 1934Active Program


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fra-bi French 2,600 0.0264%0.50 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

Burundi

Kirundi (official), French (official), Swahili (along Lake Tanganyika and in the Bujumbura area)Major Languages:

Hutu (Bantu) 85%, Tutsi (Hamitic) 14%, Twa (Pygmy) 1%, Europeans 3,000, South Asians 2,000Major Ethnic Groups:

Burundi's first democratically elected president was assassinated in October 1993 after only 100 days in office, triggering widespread ethnic violence between Hutu and Tutsifactions. More than 200,000 Burundians perished during the conflict that spanned almost a dozen years. Hundreds of thousands of Burundians were internally displaced orbecame refugees in neighboring countries. An internationally brokered power-sharing agreement between the Tutsi-dominated government and the Hutu rebels in 2003 pavedthe way for a transition process that led to an integrated defense force, established a new constitution in 2005, and elected a majority Hutu government in 2005. The newgovernment, led by President Pierre NKURUNZIZA, signed a South African brokered ceasefire with the country's last rebel group in September of 2006 but still faces manychallenges.


Africa S. of Sahara6,054,714Cou Pop 2000: BujumburaCapital:


R. Catholic 75.6%, Protestant 16%, Trad. rel. 7.1%, Muslim 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


run-bi Also spoken in Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda.Rundi 9,800,000 99.3601%RC, UBS, CMS, M 21.18 Bible 1967 1951 1920--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

kin-bi Rwanda 93,430 0.9473%7.00 Bible 1954--1993 1931--1989 1914--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

swh-bi Widelyspread in the capital. L1 in Buyenzi, QuSwahili 9,700 0.0983%0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists


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mij-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuAbar 2,530 0.0131%0.40 None Likely need

Cameroon

24 major African language groups, English (official), French (official)Major Languages:

Cameroon Highlanders 31%, Equatorial Bantu 19%, Kirdi 11%, Fulani 10%, Northwestern Bantu 8%, Eastern Nigritic 7%, other AfMajor Ethnic Groups:

The former French Cameroon and part of British Cameroon merged in 1961 to form the present country. Cameroon has generally enjoyed stability, which has permitted thedevelopment of agriculture, roads, and railways, as well as a petroleum industry. Despite a slow movement toward democratic reform, political power remains firmly in thehands of President Paul BIYA


Africa S. of Sahara15,421,937Cou Pop 2000: YaoundeCapital:


R. Cath. 40%, Muslim 24%, Prot. 22%, Trad. r. 12%, Baha'i 0.8%Major Religions - World Factbook:


aal-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioAfade 5,807 0.0301%0.60 None Definite need

agq-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuAghem 33,418 0.1732%RC, PCC 7.00 None 2003Active Program

bss-cm South West Province, Kupe-Muanenguba DiviAkoose 127,000 0.6582%PCC, RC, NBC, EEC 10.00 Some 1998Active Program

aku-cm Nigeria border area, North West Province,MeAkum 1,684 0.0087%8.00 None Likely need

ael-cm North West Province, Momo Division, westWiAmbele 3,254 0.0169%6.00 None Likely need

shu-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava, Diamare,MaArabic, Shuwa 159,458 0.8265%0.02 New T 1967--1991 1964Definite need

ato-cm Northwest Province, Momo Division, extremeAtong 5,255 0.0272%0.30 None Likely need

azo-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, Awing-Awing 23,299 0.1208%7.00 None Active Program

bbw-cm North West Province, Ngo Ketunjia Division, BBaba 25,956 0.1345%2.00 None Active Program

bbk-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, Tuba Babanki 28,160 0.1460%3.00 None Active Program

bfj-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division, sBafanji 17,340 0.0899%1.50 None Active Program

bwt-cm South West Province, Meme Division, north ofBafaw-Balong 17,724 0.0919%RC, PCC 2.50 None Likely need

ksf-cm Center Province, Mbam and Inoubou Division,Bafia 94,795 0.4913%RC, UBS, EPC 11.00 New T 1996 1964--1990Adequate Scripture exists

bfd-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, TubaSBafut 88,631 0.4594%RC, PCC 6.00 New T 1999 1999Active Program

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bkc-cm Scattered in southeast East Province: BoumbBaka 41,623 0.2157%WT, RC, EPC 1.10 None 1996Active Program

bqz-cm Littoral Province, Moungo Division, Nlonako,MBakaka 39,259 0.2035%EEC, RC 15.00 None Active Program

bkh-cm Littoral Province, scattered communities: WouBakoko 102,191 0.5296%RC, UEB 2.50 None Active Program

kme-cm South West Province, Ndian Division, south ofBakole 593 0.0031%1.00 None Likely need

bdn-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, Bogo, Baldemu 4 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bqo-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayBalo 2,790 0.0145%3.00 None Likely need

bbq-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division, Bamali 10,832 0.0561%2.00 None Active Program

bmo-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division, Bambalang 29,634 0.1536%3.00 None Active Program

baw-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, Tuba Bambili-Bambui 19,884 0.1031%3.00 None Likely need

bce-cm West Province, Bamboutos Division, northwesBamenyam 5,795 0.0300%RC, EEC 5.00 None Likely need

bqt-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division, Bamukumbit 12,940 0.0671%CBC, PCC 5.00 None Active Program

bax-cm West Province, most of Noun Division, FoumbBamun 439,418 2.2775%EELC, RC, UBS, EEC 2.40 Bible 1988 1967 1925--1980Adequate Scripture exists

bvm-cm North West Province, Ngo Ketunjia Division, Bamunka 31,067 0.1610%4.00 None Active Program

bcw-cm On Nigeria border, Far North Province,Mayo-Bana 23,045 0.1194%EFL, RC, UEB 4.00 New T 2006 1985Active Program

bgf-cm East Province, Boumba and Ngoko Division, Bangandu 6,372 0.0330%RC, EPC 3.00 None Definite need

bgj-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division, Bangolan 17,047 0.0884%2.00 None Active Program

abb-cm Littoral Province, Moungo Division, north of DBankon 14,717 0.0763%2.50 None Likely need

bbi-cm South West Province, Meme Division, north ofBarombi 3,678 0.0191%3.00 None Likely need

bas-cm Center Province, spread throughoutNyong-anBasaa 485,000 2.5137%EPC 13.00 Bible 1969 1939--1967 1922--1967Active Program

bsi-cm South West Province, Kupe-Muanenguba DiviBassossi 5,806 0.0301%RC, PCC 3.00 None Likely need

bta-cm North Province, Benoue Division, alongNigeriBata 10,163 0.0527%EELC 8.00 None Definite need

bnm-cm South Province, Ocean Division, Kribi area,scBatanga 12,261 0.0635%EPC 8.00 Some 1953Active Program

btc-cm Littoral Province, Sanaga-Maritime Division, NBati 2,001 0.0104%PR, RC 3.00 None No need or unlikely need

bfp-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayBeba 3,601 0.0187%2.00 None Likely need

bzv-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioBebe 3,064 0.0159%0.40 None Active Program

beb-cm Center Province, Upper Sanaga Division, MintBebele 68,900 0.3571%2.40 None Definite need

bxp-cm East Province, Lom-and-Djerem Division, BelBebil 9,456 0.0490%0.70 None Likely need

bnz-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurBeezen 553 0.0029%0.30 None No need or unlikely need

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bby-cm North West Province, straddling Mezam DivisiBefang 3,840 0.0199%3.00 None Likely need

bkw-cm East Province, Boumba-and-Ngoko Division, Bekwil 1,200 0.0062%0.40 None Active Program

btb-cm Major part of Center and South provinces; EaBeti 908,000 4.7061%5.00

byb-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurBikya 1 0.0000%

bwh-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurBishuo 1 0.0000%

brt-cm Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division, neBitare 7,800 0.0404%7.00 None Likely need

bky-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayBokyi 5,086 0.0264%5.00 Bible 1987 1978Adequate Scripture exists

bmw-cm East of Moloundou, Malapa villageBomwali 7,605 0.0394%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

bvg-cm Littoral Province, Moungo Division, Loum SubBonkeng 3,840 0.0199%RC, EEC 4.00 None Likely need

bbx-cm South West Province, Fako Division, Limbe SBubia 1,460 0.0076%1.50 None No need or unlikely need

bdm-cm Far North Province, Logone and Chari DivisioBuduma 340 0.0018%EFL 0.00 None Definite need

bum-cm South Province, entire Ntem and Dja-and-LobBulu 898,000 4.6543%RC, UBS, EPC 5.00 Bible 1940 1926 1896--1991Active Program

bmv-cm North West Province, Boyo Division, BumSubBum 27,100 0.1405%20.00 None Active Program

bqd-cm Near the Kwanja [knp]Bung 3 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bxs-cm North West Province, Momo Division, BatiboSBusam 1,940 0.0101%1.50 None Likely need

bju-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurBusuu 8 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bhs-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Buwal 8,860 0.0459%RC 0.50 None Active Program

mkk-cm East Province, north Upper Nyong Division,MByep 16,900 0.0876%4.00 None Definite need

ckx-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayCaka 10,300 0.0534%1.30 None Likely need

cug-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, wesCung 2,451 0.0127%1.00 None Active Program

cuv-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Cuvok 9,941 0.0515%RC 4.00 None Active Program

dbq-cm North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, northweDaba 25,100 0.1301%1.50 New T 1992 1984Adequate Scripture exists

dmm-cm North Province, Benoue Division, Rey-Bouba Dama 50 0.0003%None No need or unlikely need

dek-cm North ProvinceDek 3,780 0.0196%0.80 None No need or unlikely need

anv-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, centralDenya 22,891 0.1186%PCC 12.00 New T 2010 1998--2000Adequate Scripture exists

dur-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, Tchollire Dii 99,100 0.5136%EELC, RC, UBS 1.30 New T 2001 1966Adequate Scripture exists

dii-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, northwest ofDimbong 51,000 0.2643%RC None No need or unlikely need

dow-cm North Province, Benoue Division, north PoliSuDoyayo 34,900 0.1809%EELC, RC, UBS 2.00 New T 1991 1979Adequate Scripture exists

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dua-cm Littoral Province, Nkam Division, toward YabaDuala 185,000 0.9588%BAP, RC, BAS, EEC, UEB 14.00 Bible 1872--1970 1861--1909 1848--1933Adequate Scripture exists

ndu-cm North Province, Faro Division, Poli SubdivisioDugun 9,382 0.0486%EELC, UBS 5.00 None Definite need

dme-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, Meri SDugwor 6,132 0.0318%0.10 None Likely need

duz-cm North Province, Benoue Division, near PitoaDuli 0 0.0000%

dae-cm North Province, Faro and Benoue divisions, EDuupa 7,880 0.0408%EELC, UBS, NLM 5.00 Some 1982Active Program

add-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioDzodinka 3,160 0.0164%0.40 Some 1923--1932Likely need

efa-cm South West Province, Isangele SubdivisionEfai 13,000 0.0674%None Likely need

etu-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, EyumoEjagham 67,000 0.3473%RC, ACM, CBC, FGM, PCC 12.00 New T 1997 1985Adequate Scripture exists

ekm-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Elip Canton,Elip 13,082 0.0678%RC 0.70 None 2007Active Program

emn-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayEman 1,298 0.0067%0.30 None No need or unlikely need

eng-cm Mainly South West and North West provincesEnglish 4,700 0.0244%7.38 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ags-cm North West Province, Menchum Division,MenEsimbi 42,200 0.2187%WT, PCC 5.00 None Definite need

eto-cm Center Province, most of Lekie DivisionEton 110,000 0.5701%4.00 None Active Program

bzz-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayEvant 1,374 0.0071%GR 0.50 None Likely need

ewo-cm Center Province, all except the east Mefou DiEwondo 1,498,000 7.7640%RC 4.08 New T 1959--1962 1955--1957Likely need

fll-cm North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, Mayo-OFali, North 32,701 0.1695%2.00 None No need or unlikely need

fal-cm Hossere Bapara area, Tsolaram, Hossere TorFali, South 40,877 0.2119%EFL, RC 1.50 New T 1975Adequate Scripture exists

fak-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuFang 2,963 0.0154%0.00 None Definite need

fan-cm South Province, half of Dja-and-Lobo DivisionFang 136,000 0.7049%EPC 5.00 Bible 1951 1927 1894--1938Active Program

fmp-cm West Province, Upper Nkam Division (exceptFefe 261,000 1.3527%RC 5.00 Some 1960Active Program

fra-cm Used mainly in the Littoral, West, Center, SouFrench 1,173,000 6.0796%11.68 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fub-cm Widespead in Far North, North and AdamawaFulfulde, Adamawa 1,790,000 9.2774%EELC, EFL, UBS, UEB, UEENC 0.40 Bible 1983 1963--1964 1919--1966Active Program

fuv-cm Northern CameroonFulfulde, Kano-Katsina-Bororro 158,000 0.8189%0.04 None Definite need

gou-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Gavar 8,583 0.0445%1.80 None Active Program

gya-cm Vast area: North Province, Mayo-Rey DivisionGbaya, Northwest 272,448 1.4121%BAP, EELC, UBS 20.00 Bible 1995 1968--1982 1933--1975Active Program

guv-cm North Province, Benoue Division, east of PitoGey 1,900 0.0098%

bbj-cm West Province, most of Mifi Division (excepteGhomala 819,000 4.2448%RC, UBS, EEC 5.53 New T 2002 1964Active Program

gid-cm North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, Guider aGidar 114,000 0.5909%EFL, UBS 6.00 New T 1986 1973--1978Active Program

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kmp-cm North Province, Faro Division, on Saptou PlaiGimme 6,260 0.0324%EELC, RC 2.00 None Definite need

gmn-cm North Province, Faro Division, Wangay area iGimnime 5,912 0.0306%EELC, RC 2.00 None Likely need

gis-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, MeriSuGiziga, North 40,877 0.2119%EFL 6.00 None No need or unlikely need

giz-cm Far North Province, Diamare and Kaele divisiGiziga, South 94,564 0.4901%EELC, EFL, RC, UBS, UEENC 1.30 New T 1996 1988Active Program

glw-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Glavda 5,912 0.0306%UEENC 10.00 Some 1967Definite need

gde-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, sGude 57,227 0.2966%EFL 5.00 New T 1999 1974--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ngs-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Gvoko 1,253 0.0065%0.20 None Likely need

gyi-cm South Province, Ocean Division, Kribi and LolGyele 5,318 0.0276%RC 2.00 Some 1969Active Program

hau-cm WidespreadHausa 288,000 1.4927%EELC 0.08 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

xed-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Hdi 31,600 0.1638%SUM 12.00 Some 2005Active Program

hij-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, BokitoSubdiHijuk 613 0.0032%RC 0.40 None No need or unlikely need

hya-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Hya 1,131 0.0059%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

bec-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, north aIceve-Maci 11,357 0.0589%GR, WT 2.00 None Active Program

ass-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayIpulo 4,057 0.0210%GR, RC, WT, PCC 3.00 None 1998Definite need

isu-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuIsu 15,065 0.0781%CBC, PCC, RC 13.00 None Likely need

szv-cm South West Province, Fako Division, TikoSubIsu 1,635 0.0085%CBC 25.00 Some 1843--1852Likely need

uiv-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, northeIyive 1,277 0.0066%20.00 None Definite need

jim-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Jimi 7,445 0.0386%8.00 Some 2006Active Program

jia-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioJina 1,742 0.0090%1.00 None Likely need

jbu-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurJukun Takum 3,194 0.0166%26.00 New T 1980 1918Script. exists, adequacy?

kkj-cm East Province, Kadey Division, Batouri and NKako 122,000 0.6323%EPC 13.00 New T 1999 1990--1993Active Program

bgu-cm Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division,MaKamkam 1,534 0.0080%2.40 None Likely need

knc-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, maiKanuri, Central 119,000 0.6168%0.02 New T 1997 1949Definite need

kzr-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, MadingrinKarang 26,792 0.1389%EELC, RC, ALM 2.00 Some 1999-2008Active Program

kbn-cm Adamawa Province, Vina Division, Belel area;Kare 5,585 0.0289%2.00 New T 1947 1931--1945Likely need

dmo-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioKemezung 5,518 0.0286%2.50 None Active Program

kvm-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, Tinto aKendem 1,839 0.0095%RC, PCC 2.00 None No need or unlikely need

ndb-cm North West Province, Ngo Ketunjia Division, Kenswei Nsei 25,991 0.1347%3.00 None Active Program

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ken-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, MamfeKenyang 103,000 0.5338%RC, CABTA, PCC 6.00 Some 2001Adequate Scripture exists

ker-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Danay Division, SoKera 9,453 0.0490%EFL 8.00 New T 2005 1988--2001Definite need

biw-cm East Province, Upper Nyong Division, MessaKol 20,623 0.1069%2.00 None Active Program

klc-cm North Province, Faro Division, Bantadje CantoKolbila 3,352 0.0174%EELC, UBS 4.00 Some 1982--1985Active Program

bkm-cm North West Province, south Boyo Division; 20Kom 255,000 1.3216%RC, CBC, PCC 9.00 New T 2005 1998--2001Active Program

kmy-cm North Province, Faro Division, northwest ofTcKoma 5,800 0.0301%EELC, RC 9.00 None Definite need

ozm-cm East Province, Upper Nyong Division, Lomie Koonzime 37,547 0.1946%7.00 New T 1998--2003 1986Active Program

krp-cm South West Province, Ndian Division, along NKorop 8,269 0.0429%2.50 None Likely need

kid-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuKoshin 1,253 0.0065%EELC 15.00 None Likely need

kfn-cm North-West Province, Menchum Division, FunKuk 2,090 0.0108%3.00 None Likely need

kfl-cm North-West Province, Menchum Division, FunKung 2,149 0.0111%2.00 None Likely need

xuo-cm North Province, between Sorombeo and ChadKuo 3,659 0.0190%EELC, EFL 20.00 Some 1987--2010Definite need

kub-cm North West Province, Menchum Division,FuruKutep 2,556 0.0132%2.00 New T 1986--1995Definite need

bko-cm Littoral Province, Nkam Division, east NkondjKwa 1,417 0.0073%RC 1.00 None Likely need

kdz-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioKwaja 3,543 0.0184%2.00 None Likely need

kwu-cm East Province, Upper Nyong Division, DimakoKwakum 12,029 0.0623%2.50 None Definite need

knp-cm Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division,norKwanja 31,520 0.1634%EELC, LBT, RC, UBS 1.70 None 2007Active Program

lbi-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, Touboro Labi 4,960 0.0257%4.00

kot-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioLagwan 1,530 0.0079%UEENC 5.00 None Active Program

lmx-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuLaimbue 7,243 0.0375%CBC, PCC, RC 2.00 None Likely need

lns-cm North West Province, Bui Division, east KumbLamnso 223,352 1.1576%RC, UBS, CBC, CC, PCC 12.00 New T 1990Active Program

lfa-cm Center Province, Mbam and Inoubou Division,Lefa 11,614 0.0602%2.00 None Active Program

leo-cm Center Province, Lekie Division, north Sa'aSuLeti 0 0.0000%

lmp-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioLimbum 149,198 0.7733%RC, CBC, PCC 12.00 New T 2002 1997Active Program

wok-cm North Province, Faro Division, Poli SubdivisioLongto 4,905 0.0254%5.00 None Likely need

luw-cm A section of AttaLuo 1 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

mxu-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division,TokoMada 34,744 0.1801%RC, SDA, UEENC 0.70 Some 1989Active Program

maf-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, fMafa 287,000 1.4875%RC, UBS, UEENC 2.00 Bible 1978--1989 1965 1958--1961Adequate Scripture exists

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xmj-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioMajera 580 0.0030%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

mcp-cm East Province, north Upper Nyong Division,MMakaa 146,000 0.7567%RC, EPC 6.00 Some 2000Active Program

mxf-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioMalgbe 6,120 0.0317%3.00 None Likely need

mzd-cm Littoral Province, Sanaga-Maritime Division, sMalimba 2,735 0.0142%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

mcs-cm North Province, Benoue Division, extreme norMambai 9,623 0.0499%EFL 20.00 None Active Program

mcu-cm Adamawa Province, on Nigeria border, northwMambila, Cameroon 44,671 0.2315%EELC, RC 12.00 New T 2001 1992Active Program

myg-cm South West Province, Manyu Division northeaManta 6,499 0.0337%1.50 None Likely need

mcn-cm Far North Province, southeast Mayo-DanayDiMasana 217,000 1.1247%EFL, RC, UBS 15.00 Bible 2003 1950--1955 1934--1985No need or unlikely need

msv-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioMaslam 255 0.0013%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

mfh-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, MorMatal 36,787 0.1907%RC, UEENC 8.00 New T 1989Active Program

dkx-cm North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, northweMazagway 22,703 0.1177%0.80 Some 1972Active Program

mtk-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioMbe 1,653 0.0086%0.50 None No need or unlikely need

xmd-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Mbedam 7,358 0.0381%0.80 None Active Program

nza-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioMbembe, Tigon 73,578 0.3813%RC, CBC, PCC 8.00 Some 2001Active Program

mbo-cm Mbo plain, Littoral Province, Moungo Division,Mbo 63,472 0.3290%RC, EEC 6.00 None Likely need

xmb-cm East Province, Lom-and-Djerem Division, neaMbonga 1,893 0.0098%0.30 None Likely need

muc-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuMbu 1,220 0.0063%1.00 None Likely need

mqb-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, Meri SMbuko 15,637 0.0810%UEENC 15.00 Some 2001Active Program

mlb-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, south BokitoMbule 102 0.0005%1.00 None Likely need

mdd-cm West Mbum, isolated in Adamawa Province, Mbum 57,474 0.2979%EELC, UEENC 16.00 New T 1965 1936--1965Adequate Scripture exists

byv-cm West Province, Nde Division, Tonga BangangMedumba 341,000 1.7674%RC, UBS, EEC 8.00 Bible 1992 1967 1948--1960Adequate Scripture exists

mfj-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Mefele 13,231 0.0686%RC 1.50 None No need or unlikely need

mfd-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, BameMendankwe-Nkwen 28,326 0.1468%RC 3.00 None Likely need

xmg-cm West Province, Bamboutos Division, South GMengaka 29,781 0.1544%4.00 None Likely need

mct-cm Center Province, Lekie Division, Sa'a SubdivisMengisa 44,493 0.2306%4.00 None Active Program

mea-cm North West Province, Momo Division,WidikumMenka 6,509 0.0337%2.50 None Likely need

meq-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, Meri MMerey 20,438 0.1059%RC, UEENC 3.40 Some 1986Active Program

iyo-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, on NigMesaka 28,612 0.1483%GR, WT 6.00 None Definite need

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mgo-cm North West Province, Momo Division, east anMeta 190,000 0.9848%9.00 Some 2005Active Program

nfu-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioMfumte 50,483 0.2616%CBC 20.00 None Active Program

hna-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Mina 14,445 0.0749%RC 2.00 None Likely need

mmu-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Mmala cantMmaala 10,832 0.0561%RC 0.60 None 2007Active Program

bfm-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuMmen 42,920 0.2225%3.00 None Active Program

mfk-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, massifsMofu, North 56,206 0.2913%EFL, RC 2.00 New T 1975Active Program

mif-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division inMofu-Gudur 81,000 0.4198%RC, SDA, UEB, UEENC 3.00 New T 2007 1985--1995Active Program

bri-cm South West Province, Fako Division, Muyuka,Mokpwe 65,402 0.3390%12.00 None Active Program

mlw-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division,TokoMoloko 13,018 0.0675%SDA 3.50 None 2007Active Program

ver-cm North Province, Faro Division, Beka SubdivisiMom Jango 8,269 0.0429%9.00 None Definite need

mru-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, north ofRMono 371 0.0019%0.50 None No need or unlikely need

mpi-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioMpade 18,576 0.0963%0.90 None Active Program

mcx-cm East Province, Boumba-and-Ngoko Division,Mpiemo 7,880 0.0408%4.00 None Active Program

mgg-cm East Province. Menzime and Bangantu are in Mpongmpong 70,924 0.3676%RC, EPC 5.00 None Active Program

kqx-cm Far North Province, Logone-and-Chari DivisioMser 580 0.0030%UEENC 5.00 None No need or unlikely need

boe-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuMundabli 1,277 0.0066%0.30 None Likely need

mua-cm Far North Province, Kaele Division, KaeleSubMundang 91,358 0.4735%EFL, UBS, EET 2.50 Bible 1983 1948--1956 1933--1941Adequate Scripture exists

mnf-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, MamfeMundani 60,269 0.3124%FGM, PCC 20.00 New T 2006 1989--1990Active Program

mhk-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, BaliSuMungaka 106,000 0.5494%BAS, PCC 6.00 Bible 1961 1933 1929--1952Adequate Scripture exists

mse-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Danay Division, eaMusey 37,273 0.1932%EFL, UBS 12.00 New T 1996 1967--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

mug-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Danay Division, MaMusgu 130,000 0.6738%UBS 2.00 New T 1964Adequate Scripture exists

muy-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, nortMuyang 30,659 0.1589%RC, SDA 0.40 Some 2005--2007Active Program

ngv-cm North Province, Benoue Division, GarouaSubNagumi 0 0.0000%

mff-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, FurNaki 4,468 0.0232%3.50 None Likely need

ncr-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioNcane 18,645 0.0966%1.00 None Active Program

gke-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, TchollireNdai 5 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

ncp-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioNdaktup 7,568 0.0392%2.00 None Likely need

nnz-cm West Province, straddling Upper Nkam (east Ndanda 16,226 0.0841%3.50 None Likely need

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nml-cm Littoral Province, Nkam Division, between YaNdemli 7,822 0.0405%0.70 None Likely need

ndr-cm Adamawa Province, Faro-and-Deo Division, sNdoola 2,787 0.0144%5.00 None Likely need

nbv-cm North West Province, Momo Division, east anNgamambo 9,623 0.0499%5.00 None No need or unlikely need

sba-cm North Province, along the route to Garoua,MaNgambay 10,029 0.0520%EELC, TEAM, EET 7.00 Bible 1993 1954--1968 1936--1990No need or unlikely need

nge-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, Tuba Ngemba 22,612 0.1172%RC, CBC, PCC 18.00 None Active Program

ngj-cm North West Province, Momo Division, westMbNgie 45,372 0.2352%RC, PCC 7.00 None Active Program

nnh-cm West Province, Bamboutos Division, BatchamNgiemboon 308,000 1.5963%RC, EEC 6.00 New T 2007 1984--1999Active Program

jgo-cm West Province, Bamboutos Division, southMbNgomba 80,578 0.4176%RC, EEC 0.10 None Active Program

nla-cm West Province, Bamboutos Division, north MbNgombale 67,006 0.3473%RC, EEC 5.00 None Active Program

nnx-cm North Province, Benoue Division, south of GarNgong 2 0.0000%

nsh-cm North West Province, Momo Division, east NjiNgoshie 11,282 0.0585%1.00 None Likely need

nmg-cm South Province, Ocean Division, Kribi and LolNgumba 18,394 0.0953%RC, EPA, EPC 3.50 Some 1957Active Program

nwe-cm South West Province, Lebialem DivisionNgwe 89,762 0.4652%4.00 None Active Program

ngn-cm North West Province, Momo Division, Njikwa Ngwo 63,256 0.3279%2.00 None Likely need

nmr-cm North Province, Benoue Division, BasheoSubNimbari 170 0.0009%0.50

njj-cm North West Province, Momo Division, southeaNjen 2,164 0.0112%3.00 None Likely need

njy-cm East Province, Upper Nyong Division, NgoilaSNjyem 3,419 0.0177%2.00 Some 2002Active Program

nkc-cm South West Province, Kupe-Muanenguba DiviNkongho 2,736 0.0142%RC 0.00 None Likely need

lem-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, west and noNomaande 12,261 0.0635%RC, EPC 6.00 New T 2008 1994--1998Active Program

nhu-cm North West Province, Bui Division, northwestNoone 30,656 0.1589%RC, CBC, PCC 7.00 Some 2000--2008Active Program

asj-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioNsari 8,583 0.0445%2.00 None Active Program

baf-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, BokitoSubdiNubaca 4,590 0.0238%0.40 None No need or unlikely need

yas-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Ombessa aNugunu 62,043 0.3216%RC, EPC 5.00 Some 2000--2007Active Program

muo-cm North West Province, Ngo-Ketunjia Division,BNyong 30,600 0.1586%PR, RC 1.50 None Likely need

nzy-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, TouboroSNzakambay 14,175 0.0735%RC, UBS, ACT 23.00 New T 1968--1994Definite need

nja-cm North Province, Mayo-Louti Division, Mayo-ONzanyi 17,724 0.0919%4.00 None Definite need

obl-cm Benoue Division, Pitoa Subdivision, GobtikTrTOblo 0 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

oku-cm North West Province, Bui Division, west JakiriOku 63,044 0.3268%RC, CBC 6.00 Some 1999Active Program

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bdu-cm South West Province, Meme Division, KumbaOroko 137,000 0.7101%RC, PCC 5.00 None Active Program

ost-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, AkwayOsatu 481 0.0025%3.00 None Likely need

pmn-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, near TchPam 30 0.0002%None No need or unlikely need

pnz-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, TouboroSPana 3,912 0.0203%EELC, EFL, UBS 10.00 Some 1953Active Program

pbi-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, MorParkwa 44,671 0.2315%RC, UEENC 5.00 New T 1992 1981Active Program

pfe-cm Northwestern Tignere Subdivision between TiPeere 22,335 0.1158%EELC, UBS, NMS 9.00 New T 1986Adequate Scripture exists

lme-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, northeastPeve 7,520 0.0390%EELC, EFL, UBS 15.00 New T 1986 1983Likely need

wes-cm Primarily South West and North West provincPidgin, Cameroon 1,200,000 6.2195%CBC, RC, UBS 12.00 New T 2002 1966Adequate Scripture exists

pny-cm North West Province, Mezam Division, southPinyin 30,167 0.1564%3.00 None Active Program

pmm-cm East Province, Upper Nyong Division, DimakoPol 48,437 0.2510%15.00 None Likely need

kvj-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,sPsikye 82,774 0.4290%EFL, RC, UBS 5.00 New T 1988Active Program

ndi-cm North Province, Faro Division, between TchaSamba Leko 35,434 0.1837%EELC, LBT, UBS 9.00 New T 2001Adequate Scripture exists

swq-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Sharwa 6,383 0.0331%0.10 None Likely need

sox-cm Center Province, Nyong-and-Mfoumou DivisioSo 13,782 0.0714%1.50 None Definite need

sgi-cm Adamawa Province, Faro-and-Deo Division, Suga 18,794 0.0974%EELC, NMS 10.00 None Definite need

ngy-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, extreme nortTibea 2,241 0.0116%RC 0.60 None Likely need

tik-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Ngambe-TikTikar 41,770 0.2165%EELC, RC, EEC 2.00 New T 1989 1987Adequate Scripture exists

tiv-cm South West Province, Manyu Division, northeTiv 1,184 0.0061%25.00 Bible 1964 1936--1942 1916--1959Adequate Scripture exists

toz-cm North Province, Mayo-Rey Division, Touboro To 0 0.0000%

tsh-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,sTsuvan 2,878 0.0149%3.00 None No need or unlikely need

bag-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, along SanagTuki 53,139 0.2754%RC, EPC 7.00 None Active Program

baz-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Ndikinimeki Tunen 72,147 0.3739%RC, EEC, EPC, UEB 4.50 None Active Program

ttf-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Bafia SubdivTuotomb 1,933 0.0100%0.70 None No need or unlikely need

tui-cm Far North Province, Kaele Division, southeastTupuri 219,000 1.1351%EFL, RC, UBS 14.00 Bible 2005 1988Active Program

twn-cm Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division, noTwendi 30 0.0002%None No need or unlikely need

usk-cm South West Province, Ndian Division, IsangelUsaghade 16,226 0.0841%2.00 None Likely need

mlr-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, MorVame 13,018 0.0675%RC, SDA, UEENC 2.50 None 2007Active Program

vem-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,Vemgo-Mabas 9,668 0.0501%4.00 None Likely need

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bav-cm North West Province, Ngo Ketunjia Division, nVengo 27,590 0.1430%RC, PCC 6.00 New T 1993 1985Active Program

vut-cm Center Province, northeast Mbam Division; UVute 26,810 0.1390%EELC, EFL, RC 11.00 Some 1988Active Program

mfi-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, eastWandala 48,030 0.2489%UEENC 1.20 New T 1988 1967Active Program

www-cm Adamawa Province, Mayo-Banyo Division, BaWawa 4,728 0.0245%1.00 None Likely need

weh-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, WuWeh 9,996 0.0518%RC, PCC 25.00 None Active Program

bqm-cm South West Province, Fako Division, Buea SuWumboko 5,865 0.0304%1.50 None Likely need

bse-cm North West Province, Ngo Ketunjia Division, BWushi 25,343 0.1314%1.50 None Active Program

udl-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division, TokWuzlam 21,462 0.1112%RC, UEENC 4.00 New T 2004Active Program

yam-cm North West Province, Donga-Mantung DivisioYamba 50,940 0.2640%EELC, CBC 18.00 New T 1992 1990Active Program

yat-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Bafia SubdivYambeta 7,561 0.0392%RC 3.00 Some 2002Active Program

yav-cm Center Province, Mbam Division, Bokito SubdiYangben 4,641 0.0241%RC 0.50 None Active Program

yko-cm South Province, Ocean Division, CampoSubdiYasa 1,955 0.0101%6.00 None Active Program

ybb-cm West Province, Menoua Division, Dschang arYemba 476,000 2.4671%RC, EEC 5.00 Some 2000Active Program

yei-cm Nyalang area north of Mayo Darle villageYeni 0 0.0000%

ybl-cm North West Province, Menchum Division, wesYukuben 1,830 0.0095%CBC, PCC 1.00 None Likely need

zhw-cm North-West Province, Menchum Division, FunZhoa 0 0.0000%None Likely need

ziz-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division,BZizilivakan 3,480 0.0180%2.00 None Likely need

gnd-cm Far North Province, Mayo-Sava Division,TokoZulgo-Gemzek 37,803 0.1959%RC, UEENC 3.00 New T 1988 1983Active Program

zuy-cm Far North Province, Diamare Division, MarouaZumaya 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need


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kea-cv Sotavento is on Santiago, Maio, Fogo, and BrKabuverdianu 394,000 77.4586%RC, N, BAP, AOG 5.00 Some 1936--2009Active Program

Cape Verde Islands

Portuguese, Crioulo (a blend of Portuguese and West African words)Major Languages:

Creole (mulatto) 71%, African 28%, European 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

The uninhabited islands were discovered and colonized by the Portuguese in the 15th century; Cape Verde subsequently became a trading center for African slaves and lateran important coaling and resupply stop for whaling and transatlantic shipping. Following independence in 1975, and a tentative interest in unification with Guinea-Bissau, aone-party system was established and maintained until multi-party elections were held in 1990. Cape Verde continues to exhibit one of Africa's most stable democraticgovernments.

Repeated droughts during the second half of the 20th century caused significant hardship and prompted heavy emigration. As a result, Cape Verde's expatriate population isgreater than its domestic one. Most Cape Verdeans have both African and Portuguese antecedents.


Africa S. of Sahara401,343Cou Pop 2000: Praia (Island of Sao Tiago)Capital:


Roman Catholic 95%, Protestant 3.5%, Marginal Christian 1.1%Major Religions - World Factbook:

508,659Cou Pop 2010: 169Cou Pop Rank 2010: 2Total Languages: 1Scripture Status - Bible: 1New Testament: 2Portions:

por-cv Portuguese 10,301 2.0251%0.30 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

404,3012Total Langs. (this Country): 79.48%1 1 2

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aiy-cf Boali, Bimbo, Boda, and Yaloke subprefectureAli 45,087 0.9306%18.00 None Likely need

Central African Republic

French (official), Sangho (lingua franca and national language), tribal languagesMajor Languages:

Baya 33%, Banda 27%, Mandjia 13%, Sara 10%, Mboum 7%, M'Baka 4%, Yakoma 4%, other 2%Major Ethnic Groups:

The former French colony of Ubangi-Shari became the Central African Republic upon independence in 1960. After three tumultuous decades of misrule - mostly by militarygovernments - civilian rule was established in 1993 and lasted for one decade. President Ange-Felix PATASSE's civilian government was plagued by unrest, and in March 2003he was deposed in a military coup led by General Francois BOZIZE, who established a transitional government. Though the government has the tacit support of civil societygroups and the main parties, a wide field of candidates contested the municipal, legislative, and presidential elections held in March and May of 2005 in which General BOZIZEwas affirmed as president. The government still does not fully control the countryside, where pockets of lawlessness persist. Unrest in neighboring nations, Chad, Sudan, andthe DRC, continues to affect stability in the Central African Republic as well.


Africa S. of Sahara3,512,751Cou Pop 2000: BanguiCapital:


Protestant 47.2%, R. Cath. 34%, Trad. Beliefs 12.3%, Muslim 3.3%Major Religions - World Factbook:


shu-cf Arabic, Shuwa 99,009 2.0436%0.05 New T 1967--1991 1964Definite need

bjo-cf Alindao, Mobaye, Mingala, Kembe, Kouango Banda, Mid-Southern 119,000 2.4562%21.00 None Likely need

lnl-cf Sibut, Mobaye, Alindao, Kembe, Mingala subBanda, South Central 150,000 3.0960%EL 44.62 None 1999Active Program

tor-cf Bria (Togbo) and Bambari (Vara) subprefecturBanda, Togbo-Vara 15,500 0.3199%27.00 None Definite need

bbp-cf Bambari, Bakala (Dakpa), Grimari (Gbi, Wojo)Banda, West Central 5,790 0.1195%25.00 None Likely need

liy-cf Bambari, Ippy, Grimari, Bakala, Alindao subprBanda-Bambari 232,000 4.7885%39.00 None Active Program

bpd-cf Bria (Bereya), Yalinga (Vidiri), Bakouma, SibuBanda-Banda 126,000 2.6007%44.00 None Likely need

bqk-cf MbrFs Subprefecture (Mbre, Moruba), Kaga BBanda-Mbres 54,700 1.1290%40.00 None Likely need

bfl-cf Ndili, Bamingui, Ouadda, Kaga Bandoro subpBanda-Ndele 45,700 0.9433%40.00 None Likely need

yaj-cf Nola, Bambio, Berberati, and Carnot subprefeBanda-Yangere 34,100 0.7038%17.00 None Likely need

bni-cf Bangi 11,700 0.2415%47.00 New T 1909--1922 1892--1928Active Program

bvq-cf Southwest corner scattered; formerly in SudaBirri 5,720 0.1181%33.00 None No need or unlikely need

boy-cf Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, east tip scattered. Bodo 15 0.0003%None No need or unlikely need

bff-cf Boda and Bimbo subprefecturesBofi 30,300 0.6254%26.00 None Definite need

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bdt-cf Baoro, Carnot, Boda subprefecturesBokoto 159,000 3.2818%46.00 None Active Program

zmx-cf Bomitaba 350 0.0072%6.00 None Likely need

bkg-cf Mobaye Subprefecture, along Ubangi RiverBuraka 3,220 0.0665%22.00 None Likely need

dgk-cf Batangafo, Kabo, and Bossangoa subprefectuDagba 34,600 0.7141%20.00 None Adequate Scripture exists

deq-cf Ouango SubprefectureDendi 12,900 0.2663%23.00 None No need or unlikely need

fra-cf WidespreadFrench 19,900 0.4107%0.20 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fui-cf WidespreadFulfulde, Bagirmi 195,000 4.0248%0.03 None Likely need

fuu-cf Mobaye Subprefecture. 11 villagesFuru 5,150 0.1063%10.00 None Definite need

gnz-cf Scattered throughoutGanzi 1,800 0.0372%8.00 None Likely need

gbv-cf Carnot and BossembTlT subprefectures, nortGbanu 115,000 2.3736%44.00 Some 1932--1939Likely need

gbg-cf Kouango Subprefecture, along Ubangi RiverGbanziri 18,700 0.3860%24.00 None Likely need

krs-cf Gbaya 916 0.0189%3.00 None 2006Active Program

gya-cf Bouar, Baboua, Bocaranga, Paoua subprefectGbaya, Northwest 252,000 5.2013%AOG, CBRM, SBM 46.00 Bible 1995 1968--1982 1933--1975Active Program

mdo-cf Gbaya, Southwest 207,928 4.2917%SBM 46.00

gbp-cf Bossangoa, Batangafo (Gbabana) subprefectGbaya-Bossangoa 221,000 4.5615%46.00 Some 1934--2001Active Program

gbq-cf Bozoum SubprefectureGbaya-Bozoum 41,800 0.8628%36.00 None Likely need

gyg-cf North Mingala PrefectureGbayi 6,440 0.1329%12.00 None Likely need

geq-cf NdTlT Subprefecture, north of NdTlT. 2 villagGeme 640 0.0132%19.00 None No need or unlikely need

gox-cf Also in Congo, D.R.Gubu 4,000 0.0826%GR 10.00 None Likely need

kcm-cf Birao Subprefecture, Kafia Kingi near Sudan Gula 16,700 0.3447%12.00 None Likely need

gdi-cf Nola Subprefecture, south and east of NolaGundi 14,100 0.2910%22.00 None Likely need

hau-cf Hausa 31,400 0.6481%0.06 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

ksp-cf Paoua and Marounda subprefecturesKaba 90,100 1.8597%17.00 New T 1943 2005--2008Active Program

kkj-cf West, Gambula town, near Berberati, at CamKako 13,400 0.2766%15.00 New T 1999 1990--1993Active Program

kah-cf Birao SubprefectureKara 6,180 0.1276%15.00 None Likely need

kbn-cf Bozoum and Bocaranga subprefecturesKare 113,000 2.3323%32.00 New T 1947 1931--1945Likely need

kuw-cf Not in Democratic Republic of the CongoKpagua 4,560 0.0941%6.00 None Likely need

kym-cf South Mingala PrefectureKpatili 5,790 0.1195%19.00 None Likely need

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lap-cf Bocaranga Subprefecture, Chad border. 9 villLaka 2,640 0.0545%40.00 New T 1960 1948--1950Likely need

lna-cf Kouango SubprefectureLangbashe 51,500 1.0630%22.00 None Likely need

bme-cf Along Democratic Republic of the Congo bordLimassa 0 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

lin-cf Lingala 16,800 0.3468%27.00 Bible 1970--2000 1942--1992 1908--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

ndy-cf NdTlT, Kaga Andoro, and Kabo subprefectureLutos 21,900 0.4520%13.00 None Active Program

mzv-cf Bouca, Kaga Bandoro, MbrFs, Dekoa, Sibut,Manza 621,000 12.8175%AIC, CBRM, MM 46.00 None Active Program

zmz-cf Mbandja 1,142 0.0236%8.00 New T 1998 1986Active Program

mgn-cf Bangassou, Ouango, and Alindao subprefectuMbangi 3,542 0.0731%15.00 None Likely need

mdn-cf Mbaiki SubprefectureMbati 77,300 1.5955%9.00 None Likely need

myb-cf Markounda and Batangafo subprefecturesMbay 10,700 0.2208%BAP, TEAM, ACT, BM, CMML 45.00 Bible 1980 1943 1932No need or unlikely need

mdd-cf Bocaranga Subprefecture, along Cameroon bMbum 16,100 0.3323%27.00 New T 1965 1936--1965Adequate Scripture exists

moj-cf Mongoumba SubprefectureMonzombo 2,060 0.0425%3.00 None Likely need

mcx-cf Nola SubprefectureMpiemo 30,900 0.6378%AP, RC, SBM 40.00 None Active Program

nmc-cf Kabo SubprefectureNgam 22,800 0.4706%15.00 New T 1999Definite need

ngd-cf Mbanki SubprefectureNgando 6,440 0.1329%17.00 None Likely need

nga-cf Ngbaka 3,440 0.0710%30.00 Bible 1995 1983 1936--1989Active Program

nbm-cf Mbaiki, Bimbo, and Mongoumba subprefecturNgbaka Mabo 111,000 2.2911%CECU 37.00 Some 1936--1937Likely need

ngg-cf Damara, Bogangolo, and Boali subprefectureNgbaka Manza 37,300 0.7699%34.00 None No need or unlikely need

ngb-cf Ngbandi, Northern 330 0.0068%30.00 New T 1988 1935--1959Definite need

nmj-cf Mambere Kaden PrefectureNgombe 1,870 0.0386%18.00 None Likely need

ndn-cf Ngundi 14,100 0.2910%34.00 None Insufficient information

nzk-cf Bangassou, Bakouma, and Gambo subprefecNzakara 64,400 1.3292%26.00 None Active Program

pnz-cf Bocaranga SubprefecturePana 106,000 2.1879%RC 23.00 Some 1953Active Program

bkj-cf Nola and Berberati subprefecturesPande 12,500 0.2580%13.00 None Likely need

rou-cf Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture, BanguiRunga 27,700 0.5717%0.00 None Likely need

sag-cf WidespreadSango 566,000 11.6823%BAP, RC, UBS, ACAP 49.00 Bible 1966 1935--1993 1927--1993Active Program

snj-cf Mobaye Subprefecture, along Ubangi RiverSango, Riverain 38,600 0.7967%49.00 None No need or unlikely need

koj-cf NdTlT Subprefecture, close to Chad border. 9Sara Dunjo 5,150 0.1063%18.00 None Likely need

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sbz-cf NdTlT and Birao subprefecturesSara Kaba 17,500 0.3612%19.00 None Likely need

swf-cf Near Congo, D.R.border north of Mbomu RiveSere 28 0.0006%None Likely need

sqm-cf Bossangoa, Markounda, and Paoua subprefeSuma 64,400 1.3292%45.00 None Likely need

toz-cf To 0 0.0000%

ukh-cf Sangha Province, south of Nola. Ukhwejo in Ukhwejo 2,580 0.0533%16.00 None Likely need

vae-cf Batangafo, Kabo, and Kaga Bandoro subprefVale 6,950 0.1434%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

axk-cf Nola, Bambio, Mbanki, Mongoumba subprefeYaka 19,300 0.3984%40.00 Some 2003--2007Active Program

yky-cf Kembi and Ouango subprefectures, Ubangi RiYakoma 195,000 4.0248%27.00 None No need or unlikely need

yul-cf Ouadda-DjalTi and Ouadda subprefectures. YYulu 5,150 0.1063%7.00 Some 1966Likely need

zne-cf Rafan, ZTmio, and Obo subprefecturesZande 79,800 1.6471%AIM, CC, CMS, RC 45.00 Bible 1978 1938--1952 1918--1952Active Program


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amj-td Wadi Fira region, Biltine Departement, BiltineAmdang 69,791 0.6619%0.00 None Likely need

Chad

French (official), Arabic (official), Sara (in south), more than 120 different languages and dialectsMajor Languages:

200 distinct groups; in the north and center: Arabs, Gorane (Toubou, Daza, Kreda), Zaghawa, Kanembou, Ouaddai, Baguirmi, HaMajor Ethnic Groups:

Chad, part of France's African holdings until 1960, endured three decades of civil warfare as well as invasions by Libya before a semblance of peace was finally restored in1990. The government eventually drafted a democratic constitution, and held flawed presidential elections in 1996 and 2001. In 1998, a rebellion broke out in northern Chad,which has sporadically flared up despite several peace agreements between the government and the rebels.

In 2005, new rebel groups emerged in western Sudan and made probing attacks into eastern Chad, despite signing peace agreements in December 2006 and October 2007.Power remains in the hands of an ethnic minority. In June 2005, President Idriss DEBY held a referendum successfully removing constitutional term limits and won anothercontroversial election in 2006. Sporadic rebel campaigns continued throughout 2006 and 2007, and the capital experienced a significant rebel threat in early 2008.


Africa S. of Sahara8,424,504Cou Pop 2000: N'DjamenaCapital:


Muslim 45.5%, R. Cath. 20.5%, Trad. relig. 19.1%, Prot. 14%,Major Religions - World Factbook:


bbz-td West, Chari Baguirmi Prefecture, N'DjamenaArabic, Babalia Creole 6,879 0.0652%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

shu-td Salamat, Ouaddan, Wadi Fira regions, Batha Arabic, Chadian Spoken 1,666,576 15.8067%PB, WEC 0.03 New T 1967--1991 1964Definite need

arb-td Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 0 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

sjg-td Ouaddan region, Assoungha Department, norAssangori 41,022 0.3891%0.01 None Definite need

bmi-td West, Chari Baguirmi Prefecture. 2 groups:MBagirmi 78,206 0.7417%0.01 None Definite need

bva-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfBarein 7,163 0.0679%0.00 None Likely need

bjv-td Mandoul region, Mandoul Occidental DepartmBedjond 110,223 1.0454%RC 23.00 None 2009Definite need

bxv-td West, Chari Baguirmi Prefecture; N'DjamenaBerakou 2 0.0000%

bdo-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, BitkineSubBernde 4,628 0.0439%0.00 None Likely need

bes-td Southwest, TandjilT Prefecture, KTlo and LanBesme 2,145 0.0203%8.00 None Definite need

bid-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, Mongo SuBidiyo 33,770 0.3203%0.00 None Definite need

btf-td Salamat region, Abou DTna and Barh-AzoumBirgit 14,667 0.1391%0.08 None Likely need

bvo-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfBolgo 3,145 0.0298%18.00 None Definite need

glc-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfBon Gula 1,858 0.0176%10.00 None Definite need

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bvf-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Loug-Chari DepartmenBoor 146 0.0014%0.00 None Likely need

bub-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h Department, SBua 13,467 0.1277%AIM 0.08 None Definite need

bdm-td Lac region, Mamdi Department, Bol SubprefeBuduma 90,155 0.8551%TEAM 0.03 None Definite need

bso-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Loug-Chari DepartmenBuso 40 0.0004%None No need or unlikely need

cds-td Schools and an association for the deaf in N'Chadian Sign Language 390 0.0037%CMD None Likely need

dgk-td Moyen Chari region, Grande Sido DepartmentDagba 0.0000%MM None Adequate Scripture exists

djc-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, MongoSubDaju, Dar Daju 59,404 0.5634%0.00 None 2008Definite need

dau-td Ouaddan region, Sila Department; Goz-BendDaju, Dar Sila 110,217 1.0454%0.00 None Likely need

daa-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, Mongo andDangaleat 65,452 0.6208%RC 0.00 Some 1998--2002Definite need

dai-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h Department (SDay 87,212 0.8272%EFL, MM 34.00 New T 1989Definite need

dzg-td Kanem and BET regions, Borkou, Ennedi Est Dazaga 465,735 4.4173%0.00 None 2006Definite need

dsi-td GuTra region, Barh Signaka Department, ChiDisa 3,336 0.0316%0.02 None Likely need

fni-td GuTra region, Barh Signaka Department, MelfFania 1,705 0.0162%0.10 None Definite need

fgr-td Ouaddan region, Sila Department, canton FonFongoro 2,312 0.0219%0.00 None Likely need

fra-td French 9,676 0.0918%0.30 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fub-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Lac LTrT DepartmFulfulde, Adamawa 223,640 2.1211%L 0.10 Bible 1983 1963--1964 1919--1966Active Program

fui-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Baguirmi Department,Fulfulde, Bagirmi 41,931 0.3977%0.15 None Likely need

fuv-td Ouest region, Pala and LTrT area; Chari-BagFulfulde, Kano-Katsina-Bororro 50,174 0.4759%0.01 None Definite need

fvr-td Also SudanFur 17,060 0.1618%0.04 None Definite need

gab-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Est Department, LanGabri 48,500 0.4600%RC, ACT, BM 33.00 New T 2007 1975Definite need

gdk-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Loug-Chari DepartmenGadang 3,871 0.0367%5.00 None Definite need

gid-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Lac LTrT DepartmGidar 20,419 0.1937%EFL, UBS 21.00 New T 1986 1973--1978Active Program

gqr-td Logone Oriental region, La PendT DepartmenGor 109,086 1.0346%10.00 None Definite need

goy-td TanjilT Prefecture, Lan and KTlo subprefecturGoundo 30 0.0003%None No need or unlikely need

glu-td Moyen-Chari region, Lac Iro Department, AlakGula 14,458 0.1371%10.00 None Likely need

glj-td Moyen-Chari region, Lac Iro Department; SalaGula Iro 6,475 0.0614%BAP, RC 16.00 None Definite need

gvl-td Moyen-Chari (6 cantons), Logone Oriental (1cGulay 285,265 2.7056%SUM, TEAM, EET 40.00 Some 1956Adequate Scripture exists

hau-td Hausa 174,720 1.6571%0.01 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

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hed-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Mayo-Dallah (Pala)Herde 58,179 0.5518%ACT, CMML 30.00 New T 1980Definite need

hor-td BThor north of Sarh on the Chari RiverHoro 0 0.0000%

jyy-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, Bitkine SubJaya 3,844 0.0365%0.10 None Definite need

jeu-td Salamat region, Abou Dena Department, westJonkor Bourmataguil 2,621 0.0249%0.05 None Likely need

ksp-td Logone Oriental region, La Nya PendT DepartKaba 32,315 0.3065%26.00 New T 1943 2005--2008Active Program

kwg-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h and Lac Iro DeKaba Deme 69,887 0.6628%MM 39.00 New T 1999Definite need

kwv-td Moyen-Chari region, Lac Iro Department, centKaba Na 61,151 0.5800%MM 28.00 New T 1988Likely need

kvf-td Southwest Chad, Tandjile Prefecture, LaiSubKabalai 31,249 0.2964%20.00 None Likely need

ckq-td Ouaddan region, Djourf-Al-Ahmar DepartmentKajakse 23,121 0.2193%0.04 None Likely need

kbl-td Kanem, Lac regions; and Hadjer-Lamis regionKanembu 679,705 6.4467%TEAM 0.00 None Definite need

knc-td Communities in Chari-Baguirmi, Batha, GuTraKanuri, Central 163,604 1.5517%0.00 New T 1997 1949Definite need

kzr-td Logone Oriental region, Monts de LamDepartKarang 1,647 0.0156%5.00 Some 1999-2008Active Program

kth-td Ouaddan region, Djourf-Al-Ahmar and OuaradKaranga 14,545 0.1380%15.00 None Definite need

klf-td Ouaddan region, Assoungha and OuaradeparKendeje 2,622 0.0249%0.00 None Likely need

kyq-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, Bitkine SubKenga 61,938 0.5875%RC, ACT 0.10 Some 2003--2009Definite need

ker-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mont d'Illi DepartmentKera 77,790 0.7378%EFL, RC 37.00 New T 2005 1988--2001Definite need

kie-td Salamat region, Barh-Azoum Department andKibet 42,775 0.4057%0.00 None Likely need

kia-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mayo Boneye DepartKim 26,827 0.2544%ACT, CMML 30.00 New T 1955 1948Definite need

kqp-td TandjilT region, Tandjile Est Department, eastKimre 20,570 0.1951%EETM2 38.00 None 2007Definite need

kou-td GuTra region, Barh Signaka Department, MelfKoke 1,049 0.0099%30.00 None No need or unlikely need

vkj-td Dar Fongoro, 7 villages near Jebel Mirra, andKujarge 2,363 0.0224%0.05 None Likely need

kxj-td Southeast, Moyen Chari Prefecture, KyabT SKulfa 2,754 0.0261%20.00 None Definite need

xuo-td Logone Oriental region, Monts de LamDepartKuo 16,684 0.1582%SP 16.00 Some 1987--2010Definite need

kvi-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Est Department. NortKwang 29,362 0.2785%TEAM, ACT 28.00 None Definite need

gdm-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h region, betweeLaal 1,026 0.0097%7.00 None Likely need

kot-td Chari-Baguirmi region, and N'DjamTna, south Lagwan 6,446 0.0611%0.10 None Active Program

lap-td Logone Oriental region, Monts de Lam DepartLaka 102,017 0.9676%33.00 New T 1960 1948--1950Likely need

lln-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Ouest Department, sLele 49,515 0.4696%SUM, TEAM, EET 31.00 New T 1991 1962--1985Definite need

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ndy-td Moyen-Chari region, Grande Sido DepartmentLutos 3,456 0.0328%MM 23.00 None Active Program

mde-td Ouaddan region, Ouara and Djourf-al-AhmardMaba 363,620 3.4488%SGM, WEC 0.01 None Definite need

muj-td GuTra Province, Bidiyo canton, Mongo-Rural Mabire 3 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

xmj-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mayo Lemie DepartmMajera 1,290 0.0122%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

mxf-td West, Chari-Baguirmi Prefecture, N'DjamenaMalgbe 54,167 0.5137%12.00 None Likely need

mcs-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Lac LTrT DepartmMambai 2,658 0.0252%7.00 None Active Program

mge-td Logone Oriental region, La PendT Departmnt,Mango 118,143 1.1205%0.01 Some 1968Definite need

mgb-td Wadi Fira region, Biltine Department, Am ZoeMararit 74,060 0.7024%0.01 None Definite need

mpg-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Ouest Department, nMarba 217,274 2.0607%UBS, ACT, CMML 28.00 Bible 1997 1978 1967--1986Adequate Scripture exists

mvu-td Ouaddan region, Ouara Department, south of Marfa 83,307 0.7901%3.70 None Likely need

mls-td Ouaddan region, Assoungha Department, aroMasalit 204,723 1.9417%WEC 0.01 None Definite need

mcn-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mayo-Boneye DepartMasana 190,605 1.8078%EFL, RC, SUM, CMML 25.00 Bible 2003 1950--1955 1934--1985No need or unlikely need

msv-td Town of N'Djamena, Hadjer Lamis region,HarMaslam 667 0.0063%0.10 None No need or unlikely need

mes-td Batha region, Batha Est Department, Oum HaMasmaje 44,950 0.4263%0.01 None Likely need

mdg-td Batha region, Batha Est Department, Oum HaMassalat 10 0.0001%WEC None No need or unlikely need

mcw-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, BitkineSubMawa 9,253 0.0878%0.00 None Definite need

mpk-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Baguirmi Department,Mbara 2,363 0.0224%5.00 None Likely need

myb-td Mandoul region, Barh Sara Department; arouMbay 152,356 1.4450%UBS, ACT 43.00 Bible 1980 1943 1932No need or unlikely need

zim-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Ouest Department, sMesme 35,153 0.3334%EFL, UBS, EET 40.00 New T 1995 1991Definite need

mmy-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, MongoSubMigaama 42,550 0.4036%RC 0.00 Some 2002--2009Definite need

mlj-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Loug-Chari DepartmenMiltu 476 0.0045%4.00 None No need or unlikely need

miv-td Mimi 0.0000%

mvh-td Southwest, Tandjile Prefecture, Lai SubprefecMire 2,666 0.0253%1.00 None Likely need

mou-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, Bitkine andMogum 10,838 0.1028%16.00 None Definite need

mpi-td Town of N'DjamTna and Hadjer Lamis region,Mpade 3,336 0.0316%2.60 None Active Program

kqx-td Town of N'DjamTna, Cameroon border near Mser 2,315 0.0220%0.10 None No need or unlikely need

mub-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, MangalmTMubi 61,636 0.5846%2.70 None Definite need

moz-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, BitkineSubMukulu 22,853 0.2168%0.00 Some 1999--2009Definite need

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mua-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Lac LTrT andMayoMundang 281,087 2.6660%EFL, UBS 38.00 Bible 1983 1948--1956 1933--1941Adequate Scripture exists

mse-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Kabbia and Mont d'IlliMusey 306,878 2.9106%EFL, UBS 42.00 New T 1996 1967--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

mug-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mayo-BoneyeDepartMusgu 42,646 0.4045%EFL, UBS 23.00 New T 1964Adequate Scripture exists

mje-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mayo-BoneyeDepartMuskum 0 0.0000%

mne-td Batha region, Batha Est Department, AtiSubpNaba 406,129 3.8520%MCA 0.00 None Definite need

nnc-td TandjilT region, Tandjile Ouest Department, BNancere 83,307 0.7901%SUM, TEAM, UBS, MEDEL'U 35.00 Bible 1986 1956 1947--1949Definite need

ndm-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Est Department, LanNdam 12,380 0.1174%AIM, ACT 0.08 Some 2001Definite need

nmc-td Moyen-Chari region, Grande Sido DepartmentNgam 76,426 0.7249%MM 21.00 New T 1999Definite need

sba-td Logone Occidental region; Logone OrientalreNgambay 1,090,859 10.3463%RC, SUM, TEAM, UBS, CMML, EET 26.00 Bible 1993 1954--1968 1936--1990No need or unlikely need

nnn-td Mayo-Kebbi Ouest region, Mayo-DallahDeparNgete 18,500 0.1755%EFL, RC 25.00 None Definite need

nie-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h Department, NiNiellim 9,010 0.0855%AIM 0.20 None Definite need

noy-td Moyen-Chari and Mandoul regions, between Noy 36 0.0003%None No need or unlikely need

nzy-td Logone Oriental region, Monts de LamDepartNzakambay 26,097 0.2475%RC 23.00 New T 1968--1994Definite need

pnz-td Pana dialect is in Makele village; Gonge in GirPana 1,454 0.0138%2.00 Some 1953Active Program

lme-td Southwest near Cameroon border, Mayo-KebPeve 43,635 0.4139%EFL, RC, UBS, ACT 35.00 New T 1986 1983Likely need

rou-td Southeast Salamat region, Am Timan andHarRunga 37,528 0.3559%0.00 None Likely need

saa-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfSaba 1,883 0.0179%0.20 None Definite need

sag-td Southern ChadSango 33,265 0.3155%7.00 Bible 1966 1935--1993 1927--1993Active Program

mwm-td Moyen-Chari and Mandoul regions, Sarh, KouSar 320,558 3.0403%RC, UBS, EET, MM 42.00 New T 1972--1986 1950Definite need

swy-td Chari-Baguirmi region, Loug-Chari DepartmenSarua 3,097 0.0294%0.30 None Definite need

sys-td Ouaddan region, Sila Department, north ofMoSinyar 17,377 0.1648%0.00 Some 1983Definite need

sok-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfSokoro 9,523 0.0903%4.00 Some 2001Definite need

sor-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Est Department, LanSomrai 12,954 0.1229%EET 23.00 Some 1999--2009Definite need

sbj-td Ouaddan region, Assoungha Department, AdrSurbakhal 11,121 0.1055%0.00 None Likely need

tma-td East, Biltine Prefecture, GuTrTda SubprefectuTama 51,587 0.4893%0.01 None Definite need

tax-td GuTra region, Bahr Signaka Department, MelfTamki 727 0.0069%0.00 None Likely need

tuq-td Far north desert, Borkou-Ennedi-Tibesti regioTedaga 49,797 0.4723%TEAM 0.00 None Definite need

tng-td TandjilT region, TandjilT Est Department, DerTobanga 43,635 0.4139%ACT, BM 35.00 New T 1978 1975No need or unlikely need

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trj-td Salamat region, Abou Dena Department, soutToram 11,926 0.1131%0.03 None No need or unlikely need

tmc-td Mandoul region, Mandoul Oriental DepartmenTumak 44,114 0.4184%MM 14.00 New T 1988Script. exists, adequacy?

tug-td Moyen-Chari region, Barh K(h Department, in Tunia 3,940 0.0374%BAP, ACT 15.00 None Definite need

tui-td Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Mont d'Illi DepartmentTupuri 158,619 1.5044%EFL, RC, UBS 38.00 Bible 2005 1988Active Program

ubi-td GuTra region, GuTra Department, MongoSubUbi 1,811 0.0172%0.00 None Definite need

zag-td Wadi Fira region, KobT Department, IribaSubZaghawa 135,992 1.2898%SUM 0.00 None Definite need

zna-td Melfi Prefecture, Chinguil Subprefecture, nortZan Gula 6,449 0.0612%0.03 None Definite need

zrn-td GuTra Department, Mongo Subprefecture, CaZirenkel 2,240 0.0212%None Definite need


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arb-km WidespreadArabic, Standard 675 0.0873%0.00 Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

Comoros

Arabic (official), French (official), Shikomoro (a blend of Swahili and Arabic)Major Languages:

Antalote, Cafre, Makoa, Oimatsaha, SakalavaMajor Ethnic Groups:

Comoros has endured more than 20 coups or attempted coups since gaining independence from France in 1975. In 1997, the islands of Anjouan and Moheli declaredindependence from Comoros. In 1999, military chief Col. AZALI seized power in a bloodless coup, and helped negotiate the 2000 Fomboni Accords power-sharing agreement inwhich the federal presidency rotates among the three islands, and each island maintains its own local government.

AZALI won the 2002 Presidential election, and each island in the archipelago elected its own president. AZALI stepped down in 2006 and President SAMBI was elected tooffice. In 2007, BACAR effected Anjouan's de-facto secession from the Union, refusing to step down in favor of fresh Anjouanais elections when Comoros' other islands heldlegitimate elections in July. The African Union (AU) initially attempted to resolve the political crisis by applying sanctions and a naval blockade on Anjouan, but in March 2008,


Africa S. of Sahara578,400Cou Pop 2000: Moroni (Njazidja Island)Capital:


Muslim (Sunni) 96.9%, Roman Catholic 2.2%, Protestant 0.4%Major Religions - World Factbook:


swb-km Comorian 369,157 47.7313%AIM 0.01

wlc-km Moheli IslandComorian, Mwali 43,761 5.6582%0.01 None Likely need

wni-km Anjouan IslandComorian, Ndzwani 424,944 54.9444%0.01 None Likely need

zdj-km Grande ComoreComorian, Ngazidja 300,000 38.7894%Some 1976--2007Likely need

fra-km French 1,719 0.2223%0.70 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

plt-km Malagasy 700 0.0905%15.00 Bible 1835--1938 1830--1990 1828--1987Adequate Scripture exists

rcf-km Reunion Creole French 783 0.1012%0.07 None Likely need


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axk-cg Northeast cornerAka 25,300 0.6132%UWM 25.00 Some 2003--2007Active Program

Congo

French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is thMajor Languages:

Kongo 48%, Sangha 20%, M'Bochi 12%, Teke 17%, Europeans and other 3%Major Ethnic Groups:

Upon independence in 1960, the former French region of Middle Congo became the Republic of the Congo. A quarter century of experimentation with Marxism was abandonedin 1990 and a democratically elected government took office in 1992. A brief civil war in 1997 restored former Marxist President Denis SASSOU-NGUESSO, and ushered in aperiod of ethnic and political unrest. Southern-based rebel groups agreed to a final peace accord in March 2003, but the calm is tenuous and refugees continue to present ahumanitarian crisis.

The Republic of Congo was once one of Africa's largest petroleum producers, but with declining production it will need to hope for new offshore oil finds to sustain its oilearnings over the long term.


Africa S. of Sahara2,830,961Cou Pop 2000: BrazzavilleCapital:


RC 50%, Pro. 22%, Anamists 20%, Marg. Ch. 11%, Muslim 1.3%Major Religions - World Factbook:


akw-cg Cuvette region, Makoua DistrictAkwa 28,900 0.7005%6.00 None Likely need

bgf-cg Sangha region, along Cameroon borderBangandu 920 0.0223%RC, EPC 22.00 None Definite need

beq-cg Bouenza region, Mouyondzi DistrictBeembe 3,090 0.0749%3.00 None Active Program

bkw-cg Sangha region, along Cameroon border, nearBekwil 9,500 0.2303%8.00 None Active Program

bni-cg Cuvette region, Mossaka District, on Congo RBobangi 72,200 1.7499%7.00 New T 1909--1922 1892--1928Active Program

zmx-cg Likouala region, Epena District, along LikoualBomitaba 11,500 0.2787%RC, PE, UWM 30.00 None Likely need

bmw-cg Sangha region, Ouesso areaBomwali 33,700 0.8168%7.00 None No need or unlikely need

bui-cg Sangha region, Sangha River area, southeastBongili 7,920 0.1920%20.00 New T 1947 1930--1931No need or unlikely need

bok-cg Likouala region, Dongou and Impfondo districtBonjo 3,640 0.0882%32.00 None Insufficient information

bwz-cg Niari region, Kibangou District, Banda area, oBwisi 3,020 0.0732%8.00 None Insufficient information

bvx-cg Northeast, South Epena District. 16 villagesDibole 6,310 0.1529%RC, PE, UWM 23.00 None Definite need

dde-cg Bouenza region; Nkayi, Madingou, Mfouati, aDoondo 3,020 0.0732%0.00 None Likely need

fan-cg Extreme northwestFang 8,100 0.1963%PBT 6.00 Bible 1951 1927 1894--1938Active Program

fra-cg French 28,000 0.6786%0.40 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

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gya-cg Sangha region, scattered on Cameroon bordeGbaya 3,610 0.0875%8.00 Bible 1995 1968--1982 1933--1975Active Program

ell-cg Greek 460 0.0111%0.20 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

hau-cg Hausa 7,280 0.1764%0.04 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

xku-cg Bouenza region; Nkayi, Madingou, Mfouati, aKaamba 3,640 0.0882%7.00 None Likely need

kkj-cg Extreme north Likouala region, Ibenga and MKako 9,060 0.2196%5.00 New T 1999 1990--1993Active Program

mkw-cg Mainly between Brazzaville and Pointe-NoireKituba 1,040,000 25.2065%18.00 New T 2005 1989Active Program

kng-cg Pool region, Boko area, west and northwest ofKoongo 840,000 20.3591%16.00 Bible 1905--1933 1891--1993 1885--1931Script. exists, adequacy?

koq-cg Cuvette region, west of Mbomo; Sangha regioKota 11,313 0.2742%20.00 Some 1938--1948Likely need

koh-cg Cuvette region, Owando District, Owando areKoyo 1,000 0.0242%3.00 None Likely need

njx-cg Bouenza and Niari regions, south and southeKunyi 93,500 2.2662%7.00 None Likely need

ldi-cg South of Pool region, west and northwest of BLaari 108,000 2.6176%25.00 None 2009Active Program

kxx-cg Cuvette region, on Congo River, above SanghLikuba 36,100 0.8750%11.00 None No need or unlikely need

kwc-cg Cuvette region, on lower reaches ofLikouala-Likwala 54,200 1.3136%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

lin-cg Mainly Brazzaville and northLingala 108,000 2.6176%UBS 14.00 Bible 1970--2000 1942--1992 1908--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

lup-cg Niari region, Kibangou District, between KibanLumbu 3,590 0.0870%SFM 4.00 Some 1933--1966Likely need

zmz-cg Extreme north Likouala region, Oubangui RivMbandja 9,670 0.2344%17.00 New T 1998 1986Active Program

zmn-cg Lekoumou region, Bambama District, small grMbangwe 1,810 0.0439%1.60 None Likely need

mdt-cg Cuvette-West region, Kelle and north Ewo distMbere 72,200 1.7499%6.00 None Definite need

mdu-cg Cuvette region, west Makoua DistrictMboko 32,500 0.7877%20.00 None Likely need

mdw-cg Cuvette region, Owando and Mossaka districtMbosi 130,000 3.1508%12.00 None Active Program

mow-cg Oubangui River west bank, Alima River mouthMoi 3,610 0.0875%8.00 None No need or unlikely need

moj-cg Extreme northeast, on Oubangui RiverMonzombo 9,760 0.2366%10.00 None Likely need

mcx-cg Sangha region, along Cameroon borderMpyemo 0 0.0000%None Active Program

nda-cg Lekoumou region, west of ZanagaNdasa 5,420 0.1314%5.00 None Insufficient information

nga-cg Likouala region, Oubangui River west bank,beNgbaka 4,330 0.1049%14.00 Bible 1995 1983 1936--1989Active Program

nbm-cg Ngbaka Mabo 108,000 2.6176%CECU 14.00 Some 1936--1937Likely need

nra-cg Cuvette-West region, northwest of MbomoNgom 5,053 0.1225%6.00 Some 1910Likely need

ndn-cg Sangha region, east of OuessoNgundi 3,000 0.0727%6.00 None Insufficient information

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ngz-cg Plateaux Province, Gamboma DistrictNgungwel 71,000 1.7208%6.00 None Likely need

nzb-cg Niari Province, Mayoko DistrictNjebi 16,100 0.3902%CMA, EESG 14.00 New T 1968--1979 1958--1959Active Program

njy-cg Sangha region, Souanke District, along paths Njyem 2,680 0.0650%2.00 Some 2002Active Program

mbm-cg Lekoumou region, Bambama DistrictOmbamba 16,100 0.3902%18.00 None Likely need

pmm-cg Sangha region, north of Ouesso, on CamerooPomo 6,490 0.1573%4.00 None Likely need

por-cg Portuguese 790 0.0191%0.70 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

puu-cg Nyari region toward Gabon borderPunu 10,800 0.2618%CMA, EESG 25.00 New T 1992 1977 1939--1955Script. exists, adequacy?

sag-cg Sango 79,800 1.9341%23.00 Bible 1966 1935--1993 1927--1993Active Program

sdj-cg Bouenza and Niari regions, Kimongo area, soSuundi 121,000 2.9327%18.00 None Likely need

ebo-cg Pool region east to Congo RiverTeke-Eboo 20,400 0.4944%10.00 None 2009Active Program

ifm-cg Pool region. Fuumu is north of Brazzaville; WTeke-Fuumu 9,740 0.2361%5.00 None Active Program

tek-cg Pool region, Brazzaville area, on Congo RiverTeke-Ibali 33,400 0.8095%6.00 Some 1889--1905Definite need

kkw-cg Plateaux Province, Lekana District, east of LeTeke-Kukuya 46,400 1.1246%5.00 None 1979Active Program

lli-cg Lekoumou region, south of KomonoTeke-Laali 2,100 0.0509%None Active Program

nzu-cg Plateaux region, around DjambalaTeke-Nzikou 84,000 2.0359%7.00 None Active Program

teg-cg Cuvette region, Ewo and Okoyo districts; PlatTeke-Tege 58,900 1.4276%ABMU 17.00 None Active Program

tyi-cg North Lekoumou region, east of MossendjoTeke-Tsaayi 112,000 2.7145%15.00 None Active Program

tyx-cg Lekoumou region, BouenzaTeke-Tyee 15,400 0.3733%15.00 None 2010Active Program

tsa-cg Niari region, north and northwest of MossendjTsaangi 16,200 0.3926%EEC, SCM 22.00 None Active Program

vif-cg Kouilou Province, coast between Angola andVili 8,750 0.2121%6.00 None Definite need

wum-cg Niari region, north to Gabon borderWumbvu 7,220 0.1750%12.00 None Likely need

iyx-cg Lekoumou region, Sibiti areaYaka 15,800 0.3829%0.00 None 1933Active Program

yom-cg Yombe 416,000 10.0826%IBS 11.00 New T 2005Adequate Scripture exists


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alz-cd Orientale Province, Mahagi Territory, northweAlur 970,000 1.3678%UBS, CECA-20 22.00 Bible 1936--1955 1933--1979 1921--1985Active Program

Congo, Dem. Rep.

French (official), Lingala (a lingua franca trade language), Kingwana (a dialect of Kiswahili or Swahili), Kikongo, TshilubaMajor Languages:

over 200 African ethnic groups of which the majority are Bantu; the four largest tribes - Mongo, Luba, Kongo (all Bantu), and the Major Ethnic Groups:

Established as a Belgian colony in 1908, the Republic of the Congo gained its independence in 1960, but its early years were marred by political and social instability. Col.Joseph MOBUTU seized power and declared himself president in a November 1965 coup. He subsequently changed his name - to MOBUTU Sese Seko - as well as that of thecountry - to Zaire. MOBUTU retained his position for 32 years through several sham elections, as well as through the use of brutal force.

Ethnic strife and civil war, touched off by a massive inflow of refugees in 1994 from fighting in Rwanda and Burundi, led in May 1997 to the toppling of the MOBUTU regime by arebellion backed by Rwanda and Uganda and fronted by Laurent KABILA. He renamed the country the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), but in August 1998 his regimewas itself challenged by a second insurrection again backed by Rwanda and Uganda. Troops from Angola, Chad, Namibia, Sudan, and Zimbabwe intervened to support


Africa S. of Sahara51,964,999Cou Pop 2000: KinshasaCapital:


RC 42.1%, Prot. 36%, Evan. 21%, Animist 8.6%, Muslim 1.4%Major Religions - World Factbook:


rwm-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Uganda border area soutAmba 4,760 0.0067%4.00 None Active Program

asv-cd Orientale Province, Rungu Territory, Ituri ForeAsoa 34,000 0.0479%CECCA 10.00 None Likely need

auh-cd Haut Katanga Province east of LubumbashiAushi 302,000 0.4259%18.00 None Likely need

avu-cd Orientale Province, Faradje Territory, near SuAvokaya 45,700 0.0644%5.00 New T 2002 1986--1998Adequate Scripture exists

bbm-cd Orientale Province, Basoko TerritoryBabango 3,360 0.0047%0.00 None Likely need

bdh-cd Orientale Province, Garamba National Park toBaka 2,060 0.0029%34.00 Bible 2005 1990--2009Definite need

bcp-cd Orientale Province, Tshopo District, BafwasenBali 81,500 0.1149%PBT/ACRM/CECA-40, CECCA, CNC 20.00 None 1990Definite need

biz-cd Equateur Province, south, west, and east of BBaloi 25,800 0.0364%RC 5.00 None Likely need

bmg-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Kungu TerritBamwe 43,500 0.0613%CECU 20.00 None Likely need

bjo-cd Equateur Province, Bosobolo Territory, north Banda, Mid-Southern 4,500 0.0063%CEUM 4.00 None Likely need

lnl-cd Equateur ProvinceBanda, South Central 3,640 0.0051%RC, CECU 3.00 None 1999Active Program

tor-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, BosoboloTeBanda, Togbo-Vara 25,400 0.0358%CECU 33.00 None Definite need

bxg-cd Orientale ProvinceBangala 1,200,000 1.6921%UBS, CADC, CECA-20, CECCA 30.00 Bible 1953--1995 1928--1977 1916--1932Script. exists, adequacy?

bbe-cd Orientale Province, Niangara Territory, KopaCBangba 17,400 0.0245%RC, CADC 5.00 None Likely need

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bni-cd Equateur Province, east of Congo River from Bangi 66,000 0.0931%UBS, CBFZ 17.00 New T 1909--1922 1892--1928Active Program

bnx-cd Maniema Province, Kasongo District, KabambBangubangu 254,000 0.3582%RC, CADEZA, CEGZ, CELPA, CLMZ 6.00 None Definite need

brm-cd Orientale Province, Poko Territory, betweenBBarambu 45,200 0.0637%CECCA 23.00 None Likely need

bkf-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, MambasaTerBeeke 1,530 0.0022%4.00 None No need or unlikely need

bem-cd Near southeast Katanga Province borderBemba 408,000 0.5753%RC 12.00 Bible 1956--1983 1916--1991 1904--1948Adequate Scripture exists

bmy-cd South Kivu ProvinceBemba 419,000 0.5908%None Likely need

bmb-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Fizi Territory, west of LakBembe 441,000 0.6219%UBS, CADC, CLMZ 20.00 Bible 1991 1979 1936--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

bct-cd Orientale Province, Djugu Territory, midway bBendi 54,500 0.0769%CECA-20 16.00 None Likely need

brf-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Irumu TerritorBera 197,000 0.2778%RC, CE 25.00 Some 1930Definite need

bhy-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Lubero Territory, west of Bhele 27,400 0.0386%RC, CEBCE 12.00 Some 1939--1986Definite need

bip-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Irumu TerritorBila 63,200 0.0891%RC, CE 6.00 None Definite need

bpj-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Kazumba TerritorBinji 230,000 0.3243%8.00 New T 1962Script. exists, adequacy?

bqu-cd Orientale Province, west of Garamba NationalBoguru 680 0.0010%2.00 None No need or unlikely need

bkp-cd Equateur Province, on Congo River, upstreamBoko 25,500 0.0360%4.00 None Likely need

bli-cd Bandundu Province, north of Lake Mai-NdomBolia 136,000 0.1918%5.00 Some 1936Likely need

bkt-cd Equateur Province, both sides of Congo RiverBoloki 5,100 0.0072%12.00 Some 1895--1904No need or unlikely need

bzm-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Budjala TerriBolondo 6,520 0.0092%CECU 22.00 None Likely need

boh-cd Bandundu ProvinceBoma 27,900 0.0393%7.00 None Likely need

bml-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Kungu TerritBomboli 4,990 0.0070%RC, CECU, CDCZ 12.00 None No need or unlikely need

bws-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Kungu TerritBomboma 50,000 0.0705%RC, CECU 16.00 None Definite need

bxx-cd Borna 0 0.0000%None Likely need

bzo-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Kungu TerritBozaba 12,000 0.0169%CECU 31.00 None Likely need

buu-cd Orientale Province, Wamba Territory. 8 collecBudu 315,000 0.4442%RC, CADC, CECCA 33.00 Some 2000--2009Active Program

bja-cd Equateur Province, Mongala, Bumba, and parBudza 490,000 0.6910%EP, RC, CBFZ, CEUM, CECCA 25.00 None No need or unlikely need

bkg-cd Equateur Province, scattered along Ubangi RiBuraka 1,600 0.0023%1.00 None Likely need

buf-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Mweka and northBushoong 206,000 0.2905%8.00 Bible 1927 1927Likely need

byy-cd Buya 16,800 0.0237%15.00 None Likely need

byi-cd Lake Tanganyika, Sud-Kivu and Katanga ProBuyu 12,900 0.0182%23.00 None Likely need

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bww-cd Orientale Province, Buta, Bambesa, Banalia, Bwa 314,000 0.4428%RC, CADC, CNCA, CBZN, CECCA 26.00 Some 1938Definite need

bwl-cd Bwela 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

bwc-cd Haut Katanga Province, Pweto area, north of Bwile 16,000 0.0226%3.00 None Likely need

cjk-cd Near Angola border, southeast Bandundu, KaChokwe 914,000 1.2888%UBS, CEFMZ, CAES 19.00 Bible 1970--1990 1927--1958 1916--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

dez-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Dekese TerritoryDengese 11,700 0.0165%4.00 None Likely need

diz-cd Bandundu Province, Idiofa Territory, on KasaDing 205,000 0.2891%7.00 None Likely need

doo-cd Orientale Province, east of WatsaDongo 17,500 0.0247%9.00 None Likely need

dzn-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Kungu TerritDzando 13,000 0.0183%CECU 33.00 None No need or unlikely need

efe-cd Orientale Province, Mambasa, Watsa, Irumu, Efe 34,100 0.0481%CM, CE 14.00 None Definite need

gey-cd Orientale Province, Ubundu Territory, LualabaEnya 20,400 0.0288%7.00 None Likely need

fng-cd KatangaFanagalo 0 0.0000%

fom-cd Orientale Province, Congo River north side,upFoma 16,800 0.0237%7.00 None Likely need

fra-cd French 184,002 0.2595%8.04 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

flr-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Uvira Territory, north and Fuliiru 427,000 0.6021%CEPCO, CLMZ 21.00 New T 1999 1959--1991Active Program

fuu-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, Bosobolo aFuru 25,400 0.0358%RC, CEUM 12.00 None Definite need

gbg-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, BosoboloTeGbanziri 6,200 0.0087%RC, CECU 11.00 None Likely need

gti-cd Orientale Province, between Isiro and Watsa, Gbati-ri 27,100 0.0382%7.00 None No need or unlikely need

gix-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, north LibengGilima 25,400 0.0358%RC, CECU 15.00 None Definite need

gox-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, BosoboloTeGobu 25,100 0.0354%RC, CECU 15.00 None Likely need

ell-cd Greek 42,400 0.0598%0.03 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

hba-cd Kasan Orientale Province, Lodja TerritoryHamba 16,800 0.0237%8.00 None Likely need

hav-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Kalehe TerritoryHavu 700,000 0.9871%CEBCE, CEPCO 18.00 None Likely need

nix-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Irumu and DjHema 166,000 0.2341%CE, ANG 20.00 None Likely need

hem-cd Katanga Province, east Kongolo TerritoryHemba 234,000 0.3300%RC, CADEZA, SDA 12.00 None Likely need

hoo-cd Katanga Province, area northwest of KalemieHoloholo 20,000 0.0282%7.00 Some 1948No need or unlikely need

hol-cd Extreme southwest corner of Bandundu ProviHolu 6,180 0.0087%4.00 Some 1943--1956Likely need

hke-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Masisi and Rutshuru terriHunde 486,000 0.6853%PE, CEBCE, CEPCO 18.00 New T 1987 1930--1935Script. exists, adequacy?

hum-cd Bandundu Province, Bulungu TerritoryHungana 500 0.0007%4.00 Some 1920--1935Likely need

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job-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Uvira Territory, north and Joba 19,000 0.0268%9.00 None Likely need

kcw-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Fizi TerritoryKabwari 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

kkq-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Mambasa TeKaiku 16,800 0.0237%6.00 None Likely need

keo-cd Orientale Province, Aru Territory, north of Aru,Kakwa 27,200 0.0384%RC, UBS 5.00 Bible 1983 1974 1930--1967Adequate Scripture exists

kbo-cd Orientale Province, north Aru Territory, alongKaliko 13,700 0.0193%CECA-20 21.00 Some 2002--2009Active Program

kty-cd Orientale Province, Bas-UTlT District, UTlT RiKango 7,610 0.0107%4.00 None Likely need

kzy-cd Orientale Province, Tshopo District, BafwasenKango 2,820 0.0040%CECA-40, CECCA, CNCA 0.80 None Likely need

khx-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Walikale Territory, KabunKanu 10,900 0.0154%3.00 None Likely need

kny-cd Kasan Oriental Province, Mwene-Ditu TerritorKanyok 350,000 0.4935%RC 20.00 New T 1997 1979--1991Active Program

kqn-cd Katanga Province, east Kolwezi TerritoryKaonde 53,500 0.0754%5.00 Bible 1975 1938--1962 1923--1962Definite need

kbj-cd Northwest Orientale Province scattered, northKari 1,210 0.0017%4.00 None Likely need

kel-cd Kasan Oriental Province, Lomela TerritoryKela 590,000 0.8320%15.00 Some 1940Likely need

khy-cd Former Orientale Province, Isangi Territory, oKele 378,000 0.5330%BAP 31.00 New T 1918--1958 1903--1936Script. exists, adequacy?

kcv-cd Kasan Occidental Province, northeast of MweKete 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

ktu-cd Bas-Congo and south Bandundu provincesKituba 8,200,000 11.5629%RC, UBS, MB, CBZO 19.00 Bible 1990 1950--1973 1934--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

kmw-cd Maniema Province, into Former Orientale andKomo 579,000 0.8165%RC, CEBC, CEPCO, CNCA, CECCA 26.00 Some 1991Active Program

kwy-cd Along Congo River below Kinshasa into northKongo, San Salvador 714,000 1.0068%CBZO 19.00 Bible 1916--1926 1893--1995 1888--1925Script. exists, adequacy?

koo-cd West slope Ruwenzori MountainsKonjo 254,000 0.3582%12.00 Some 1914No need or unlikely need

kng-cd Bas-Congo Province cataract, Mbanza ManteKoongo 3,800,000 5.3584%18.00 Bible 1905--1933 1891--1993 1885--1931Script. exists, adequacy?

kpl-cd Equateur Province, Libenge and BosoboloterriKpala 5,990 0.0084%CECU, CEUM 16.00 None Likely need

ksv-cd Maniema Province southwest corner, KibombKusu 80,900 0.1141%6.00 None Likely need

ktf-cd Maniema and Nord-Kivu provinces, between Kwami 490 0.0007%CEBC 20.00 None Likely need

kws-cd East Bandundu Province, west of KikwitKwese 83,200 0.1173%BAP, MEN, RC 20.00 Some 1929Likely need

leb-cd Katanga Province extreme southeast cornerLala-Bisa 66,000 0.0931%UC 6.00 New T 1947--1977 1909--1995Definite need

lal-cd Equateur Province southeast corner, Ikela TerLalia 87,000 0.1227%RC 5.00 None Likely need

lam-cd Katanga Province southeast cornerLamba 26,400 0.0372%16.00 Bible 1959 1921--1938 1914--1950Definite need

lna-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, BosoboloTeLangbashe 6,340 0.0089%3.00 None Likely need

lgm-cd Sud-Kivu Province, Mwenga TerritoryLega-Mwenga 61,200 0.0863%PBT/ACRM/CECA-40, RC 15.00 None Definite need

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lea-cd Sud-Kivu and Maniema provinces, Shabunda Lega-Shabunda 894,000 1.2606%CEBC 20.00 Bible 2003 1957 1934--1942Script. exists, adequacy?

lel-cd Kasan Occidental Province west edge, Ilebo aLele 80,900 0.1141%7.00 None Likely need

led-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Djugu TerritoLendu 1,300,000 1.8331%RC, UBS, CECA-20 26.00 New T 1936--1989 1926--1985Active Program

lej-cd Orientale Province, Ubundu Territory; ManiemLengola 141,000 0.1988%RC, SDA, CECCA, CEPCO 22.00 None Likely need

les-cd Orientale Province, Watsa, Djugu, Irumu, and Lese 85,200 0.1201%RC, CE, CM 12.00 Some YesDefinite need

liz-cd Equateur Province; Sud Ubangi, Equateur, KuLibinza 20,000 0.0282%RC 8.00 None Likely need

lgz-cd Equateur Province, Bumba Territory. 3 or 4 sLigenza 85,900 0.1211%RC, CEUM 14.00 None No need or unlikely need

lik-cd Orientale Province, Upper-Uele District, WamLika 110,000 0.1551%RC, CECCA 24.00 Some 2006--2009Active Program

lie-cd Equateur Province, Makanza town area on CoLikila 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

lin-cd Widespread in Bandundu, Equateur, and OrieLingala 3,100,000 4.3713%IBS, RC, UBS, CBZO 24.00 Bible 1970--2000 1942--1992 1908--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

loq-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi and EquateurLobala 81,600 0.1151%RC, CECU, CDCZ 17.00 None 1995Active Program

log-cd Orientale Province, Faradje Territory, and WaLogo 394,000 0.5556%CECA-20, AIM 40.00 Some 1924--2008Active Program

lmi-cd Orientale Province, Tshopo District, BafwasenLombi 19,000 0.0268%RC, CNCA, CECCA 14.00 None Likely need

loo-cd Orientale Province, Isangi area, both sides of Lombo 31,100 0.0439%7.00 None Likely need

lnz-cd Bandundu Province, Kenge TerritoryLonzo 360 0.0005%3.00 None Likely need

lua-cd Widespread in Kasan Occidental and Kasan Luba-Kasai 7,900,000 11.1399%PR, RC, UBS, M 19.00 Bible 1927--1996 1920--1982 1913--1962Script. exists, adequacy?

lub-cd Katanga Province, Haut-Lomami DistrictLuba-Katanga 3,200,000 4.5124%M, CPZ 23.00 Bible 1951 1923--1980 1921--1948Script. exists, adequacy?

lgg-cd Orientale Province, Aru Territory. 6 collectivitTLugbara 840,000 1.1845%CECA-20 30.00 Bible 1966 1936--1978 1922--1964Adequate Scripture exists

luj-cd Kasan Oriental Province, Lusambo TerritoryLuna 68,000 0.0959%12.00 Bible 1927--1932 1911--1930 1905--1927Likely need

lun-cd South and southwest Katanga Province, LualLunda 152,000 0.2143%BM 10.00 Bible 1962 1918--1929 1914--1946Definite need

lse-cd Equateur Province, Mankanza, Lisala, and BuLusengo 54,200 0.0764%AOG, BAP, RC, CDCZ 10.00 Some 1898--1920No need or unlikely need

lwa-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Luiza TerritoryLwalu 65,300 0.0921%6.00 None Likely need

msj-cd Orientale Province, north of Niangara, near KMa 12,200 0.0172%3.00 None Likely need

mmz-cd Equateur Province, Ngiri River areaMabaale 54,200 0.0764%6.00 None Likely need

mdi-cd Orientale Province, Watsa Territory, west andMamvu 102,000 0.1438%RC, CADC 18.00 Some 1931Likely need

mdj-cd Orientale Province, Rungu, Niangara, Poko, Mangbetu 1,500,000 2.1152%RC, CADC, CNCA, CECCA 20.00 Some 2006--2007Active Program

mdk-cd Orientale Province, Watsa Territory, south of Mangbutu 25,600 0.0361%CECA-20 22.00 None No need or unlikely need

myc-cd Border area with Central African Republic, CoMayeka 25,500 0.0360%4.00 None No need or unlikely need

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mdm-cd Orientale Province, Isiro area, mostly in RungMayogo 170,000 0.2397%RC, CECCA, CADC, CECA-20 28.00 Some 2000--2008Active Program

mfc-cd Orientale Province, Banalia Territory, BanjwaMba 46,800 0.0660%7.00 None Likely need

mdp-cd Bandundu Province, Bagata and Bulungu terriMbala 690,000 0.9730%BAP 27.00 Some 1931--1968Likely need

zmz-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Nord Ubangi,Mbandja 500,000 0.7051%RC, CECU, CEUM 22.00 New T 1998 1986Active Program

zms-cd Orientale Province, north Yahuma Territory, sMbesa 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

zmw-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Mambasa TeMbo 11,000 0.0155%RC, CECCA None No need or unlikely need

mdq-cd Orientale Province, southwest of KisanganiMbole 319,000 0.4498%14.00 None Likely need

zmf-cd Bandundu ProvinceMfinu 10,800 0.0152%12.00 None Likely need

zmq-cd Orientale Province, Ubundu Territory, west of Mituku 66,000 0.0931%7.00 None Likely need

mwz-cd Orientale Province, Yahuma Territory, south oMoingi 5,420 0.0076%3.00 None Likely need

lol-cd Equateur Province south half, northeast BandMongo-Nkundu 2,600,000 3.6663%RC, ABMU 17.45 Bible 1930 1908--1967 1893--1967Script. exists, adequacy?

mnh-cd Equateur Province, Nord Ubangi, BosoboloTeMono 137,000 0.1932%CECU, CEUM 34.00 None Active Program

moj-cd Equateur Province, Ubangi River east bank, sMonzombo 9,980 0.0141%CECU 8.00 None Likely need

zmp-cd Bandundu Province, Idiofa TerritoryMpuono 499,000 0.7036%11.00 Some 1935--1951Likely need

muh-cd Orientale Province, north and northeast of FarMundu 5,010 0.0071%CECA-20 23.00 New T 2005 1984--1995Active Program

mxh-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Beni Territory, Oicha areMvuba 6,600 0.0093%CECA-20 21.00 None Likely need

nnb-cd Nord-Kivu Province, mainly Beni and LuberotNande 1,700,000 2.3972%UBS, CEBCE 24.00 Bible 1980--1996 1962 1952--1962Script. exists, adequacy?

ndk-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, MambasaTerNdaka 38,200 0.0539%RC, CECCA 5.00 None Likely need

ndp-cd Orientale Province, Mahagi and Aru territoriesNdo 174,000 0.2454%CECA-20 23.00 New T 1994 1964Adequate Scripture exists

ndw-cd Equateur Province, between Bomongo and CNdobo 13,200 0.0186%4.00 None Likely need

ndl-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Budjala TerriNdolo 17,400 0.0245%CECU 16.00 None No need or unlikely need

ndt-cd Equateur Province, Lisala Territory. 8 villagesNdunga 6,490 0.0092%2.50 None Likely need

nxd-cd Equateur Province, Maringa River area, north Ngando 327,000 0.4611%11.00 New T 1941 1920--1929Likely need

nga-cd Equateur Province, Gemena Territory area. 8Ngbaka 1,500,000 2.1152%RC, UBS, CECU, CEUM 24.00 Bible 1995 1983 1936--1989Active Program

nbm-cd Equateur Province, Libenge District, and ZongNgbaka Mabo 23,200 0.0327%CECU 1.80 Some 1936--1937Likely need

ngb-cd Equateur Province, Mobaye and Yakoma terriNgbandi, Northern 349,000 0.4921%RC, UBS, CEUM 21.00 New T 1988 1935--1959Definite need

nbw-cd Equateur Province, Businga, Budjala, Kungu, Ngbandi, Southern 198,000 0.2792%CECU, CEUM 22.00 New T 1987 1984Active Program

jgb-cd Orientale Province, scattered in Rungu, NiangNgbee 0 0.0000%

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nbd-cd Ngbinda 5,420 0.0076%4.00 None No need or unlikely need

nuu-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Libenge TerriNgbundu 33,800 0.0477%CECU 22.00 None Likely need

agh-cd Orientale Province, Banalia and Basoko territNgelima 66,000 0.0931%7.00 None Likely need

niy-cd Orientale Province, Irumu Territory, south of BNgiti 175,000 0.2468%CE, ANG, CECA-20 18.00 Some 2000--2008Active Program

ngc-cd Equateur Province, widespread along both sidNgombe 479,000 0.6754%RC, CBFZ, CECU, CEUM 25.00 New T 1915--1956 1903--1940Likely need

noq-cd Bandundu ProvinceNgongo 54,000 0.0761%12.00 None No need or unlikely need

nlo-cd West Bandundu Province along Kasan River Ngul 11,000 0.0155%4.00 None Likely need

nue-cd Ngundu 6,600 0.0093%8.00 None Likely need

nkw-cd North Kasan Oriental ProvinceNkutu 121,000 0.1706%16.00 Some 1937--1940Likely need

nto-cd Bandundu Province, northeast of Lake TumbaNtomba 243,000 0.3427%RC, ABFMS, CBFZ 20.00 Some 1916--1947Definite need

nlj-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Djugu TerritoNyali 70,000 0.0987%RC, CE, CECA-20 18.00 None Definite need

nyj-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Walikale Territory, WanyNyanga 235,000 0.3314%CEPCO, RC 27.00 None Definite need

nyc-cd Orientale Province, Watsa Territory, southwesNyanga-li 65,200 0.0919%6.00 None No need or unlikely need

nyg-cd Sud-Kivu Province, west of Lake KivuNyindu 10,800 0.0152%3.00 None Likely need

nzk-cd Orientale Province, northwest Bondo TerritoryNzakara 1,980 0.0028%21.00 None Active Program

oml-cd Maniema Province, northwest of KinduOmbo 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

omi-cd Orientale Province, Aru Territory, between NzOmi 91,000 0.1283%3.00 Some 2009Active Program

pae-cd Equateur Province, Businga, Yakoma, and BuPagibete 38,100 0.0537%RC, CEUM 16.00 None Active Program

pmb-cd North Orientale ProvincePambia 46,900 0.0661%8.00 None Likely need

ppp-cd Bandundu Province, Kenge TerritoryPelende 10,800 0.0152%4.00 None Likely need

pem-cd Bandundu Province, Idiofa and Gungu territoriPhende 735,000 1.0364%UBS, CEFMZ 20.00 Bible 1997 1935--1977 1926--1962Script. exists, adequacy?

pof-cd Orientale Province, Isangi Territory, south of Poke 143,000 0.2016%25.00 Some 1923Likely need

rnd-cd Katanga Province, Lualaba DistrictRuund 203,000 0.2863%RC, M 18.00 New T 1933--1996 1914--1956Script. exists, adequacy?

kin-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Rwanda border area betRwanda 690,000 0.9730%12.61 Bible 1954--1993 1931--1989 1914--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

skt-cd Bandundu Province, Kutu, Mushie, and InongSakata 172,000 0.2425%CBB, SBM 23.00 Some 1932--1951Likely need

slx-cd Southeast Kasan Occidental Province, east ofSalampasu 160,000 0.2256%5.00 Some 1938Likely need

smx-cd Bandundu Province, north Kasongo-Lunda TeSamba 5,600 0.0079%4.00 None Active Program

sng-cd Katanga Province, north of Likasi, widely dispSanga 754,000 1.0632%RC, BR, M 23.00 Bible 1928--1994 1904--1988 1903--1985Script. exists, adequacy?

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sag-cd Extreme north border of Equateur Province(OSango 6,800 0.0096%3.00 Bible 1966 1935--1993 1927--1993Active Program

kdg-cd Katanga Province, Kasenga TerritorySeba 221,000 0.3116%10.00 None Likely need

szg-cd Bandundu Province, west of Lake Mai-NdombSengele 23,000 0.0324%BAP 10.00 Some 1915--1917Likely need

swf-cd Orientale Province, northeast of Ango, amongSere 8,400 0.0118%3.00 None Likely need

shr-cd Sud-Kivu Province, north, west, and south of Shi 1,300,000 1.8331%CEBCE, CEPCO 23.00 Bible 1997 1961--1977 1953--1958Script. exists, adequacy?

soc-cd Orientale Province, north of BasokoSo 18,700 0.0264%7.00 New T 1920 1909--1915Likely need

shc-cd Southeast Bandundu Province, Feshi TerritorSonde 124,000 0.1749%5.00 None Likely need

sgo-cd South Kivu ProvinceSonga 0 0.0000%None Likely need

sop-cd Kasan Oriental Province, between Sankuru aSonge 1,900,000 2.6792%UBS, ZEM 16.00 New T 1952--1978 1920--1981Script. exists, adequacy?

soo-cd Bandundu Province, Bulungu TerritorySongo 17,000 0.0240%3.00 None Likely need

soe-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Dekese TerritorySongomeno 164,000 0.2313%10.00 None Likely need

sod-cd Maniema Province, Punia, Kindu, and ShabunSongoora 4,050 0.0057%4.00 None Likely need

sub-cd South Bandundu Province, west of Feshi, MoSuku 121,000 0.1706%BAP, CCEZ 18.00 Some 1973Likely need

swc-cd Widespread in Katanga, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu,Swahili, Congo 2,400 0.0034%BAP, IBS, PR, RC, UBS, BR, M, ACR 3.00 Bible 1960--1997 1929--1992 1921--1955Script. exists, adequacy?

tap-cd Katanga Province, on Lake Tanganyika, southTaabwa 900,000 1.2691%10.00 New T 2007Script. exists, adequacy?

tbm-cd Widely scatteredTagbu 23,000 0.0324%4.00 None Likely need

tlj-cd Nord-Kivu Province, Beni Territory, ButalingaTalinga-Bwisi 41,000 0.0578%RC, ANG 23.00 Some 2010Active Program

ebo-cd Bandundu Province, Mushie TerritoryTeke, Eboo 454,000 0.6402%None 2009Active Program

tek-cd Kwamouth, Masia, Kinshasa, near Banbana oTeke, Ibali 88,000 0.1241%10.00 Some 1889--1905Definite need

tbt-cd Sud-Kivu and Nord-Kivu provinces, KaleheTerTembo 235,000 0.3314%RC, CEBCE, CEPCO 20.00 Some 1977--2009Active Program

tmv-cd Equateur Province, Sud Ubangi, Equateur, BuTembo 10,000 0.0141%CBFZ, CECU, CEUM 6.00 None Likely need

tll-cd Northern Kasan Oriental ProvinceTetela 1,400,000 1.9742%RC, UBS, CMZC 22.00 Bible 1966 1938--1993 1919--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

tii-cd Bandundu Province, Bolobo area on Congo RTiene 65,000 0.0917%AOG, BAP 26.00 None Likely need

vau-cd Orientale Province, Ituri District, Irumu TerritorVanuma 11,000 0.0155%16.00 None Likely need

won-cd Kasan Occidental Province, Ilebo and TshikapWongo 17,000 0.0240%UFM 16.00 Some 1938--1940Likely need

yaf-cd Bandundu Province (400,000), Popokabaka aYaka 1,000,000 1.4101%CEK, AB 18.00 Some 1938--1957Definite need

yky-cd Yakoma 14,000 0.0197%2.00 None No need or unlikely need

ymg-cd Equateur Province, south of Congo RiverYamongeri 17,000 0.0240%7.00 None Likely need

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yng-cd Equateur Province, Kungu and Libenge districYango 6,200 0.0087%CECU 23.00 None No need or unlikely need

yns-cd Bandundu Province, Bulungu Territory, LoangYansi 147,000 0.2073%7.00 None Likely need

yel-cd Equateur Province, mainly in Bokungu TerritorYela 88,000 0.1241%7.00 None Likely need

yom-cd Western Bas-Congo Province, Mayombe ForeYombe 885,000 1.2479%IBS 22.00 New T 2005Adequate Scripture exists

yul-cd Binga are in Democratic Republic of the CongYulu 7,800 0.0110%2.50 Some 1966Likely need

zne-cd Far north of Orientale Province, Bas-Uele DistZande 1,700,000 2.3972%UBS, CECCA, RC 30.00 Bible 1978 1938--1952 1918--1952Active Program

zmb-cd Maniema Province, Kasongo Territory, Mulu aZimba 188,000 0.2651%CEGZ, CELPA, RC 7.00 None Definite need


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Living Languages of the World : 6,909 Total in-country languages: 10,501 Language Report: Scripture Trans. Need Report Sort: Country & Language Cote d'IvoireCountry:


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aba-ci Southern Department, Agboville SubprefecturAbe 280,000 1.3296%RC, EPMCI 50.00 Some 1967--1980Definite need

Cote d'Ivoire

French (official), 60 native dialects with Dioula the most widely spokenMajor Languages:

Akan 42.1%, Voltaiques or Gur 17.6%, Northern Mandes 16.5%, Krous 11%, Southern Mandes 10%, other 2.8% (includes 130,00Major Ethnic Groups:

Close ties to France since independence in 1960, the development of cocoa production for export, and foreign investment made Cote d'Ivoire one of the most prosperous of theWest African states, but did not protect it from political turmoil. In December 1999, a military coup - the first ever in Cote d'Ivoire's history - overthrew the government. Juntaleader Robert GUEI blatantly rigged elections held in late 2000 and declared himself the winner. Popular protest forced him to step aside and brought Laurent GBAGBO intopower. Ivorian dissidents and disaffected members of the military launched a failed coup attempt in September 2002. Rebel forces claimed the northern half of the country, andin January 2003 were granted ministerial positions in a unity government under the auspices of the Linas-Marcoussis Peace Accord. President GBAGBO and rebel forcesresumed implementation of the peace accord in December 2003 after a three-month stalemate, but issues that sparked the civil war, such as land reform and grounds forcitizenship, remained unresolved.


Africa S. of Sahara15,980,950Cou Pop 2000: Yamoussoukro (Abidjan is Admin. Center)Capital:


Muslim 38.7%, Trad. R. 30.3%, RC 20.8%, Prot. 5.3%, Orth. 0.1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


abi-ci Abidjan Department, Sikensi Subprefecture (1Abidji 80,000 0.3799%AOG, RC, EPMCI 50.00 New T 2001 1978--1988Definite need

abr-ci Eastern Department, Tanda and BondoukousAbron 230,000 1.0922%RC, FWB 0.00 None Likely need

abu-ci Southern Department, Bonoua Subprefecture;Abure 87,000 0.4131%RC, EPMCI 50.00 None Definite need

adj-ci Southern Department, Dabou Subprefecture. Adioukrou 132,000 0.6268%RC, EPMCI 0.00 New T 1998 1927--1994Active Program

ahp-ci Southern Department, Jacqueville SubprefectAizi, Aproumu 8,500 0.0404%RC, EPMCI 50.00 None Definite need

ahm-ci Southern Department, Jacqueville SubprefectAizi, Mobumrin 2,800 0.0133%RC, EPMCI 0.00 None Definite need

ahi-ci Southern Department, Jacqueville SubprefectAizi, Tiagbamrin 12,000 0.0570%RC, EPMCI 3.50 None Definite need

ald-ci Southern Department, Jacqueville SubprefectAlladian 38,000 0.1804%RC, UBS, EPMCI 50.00 New T 2005 1937--1968Adequate Scripture exists

any-ci South region, Abidjan and AboissodepartmentAnyin 1,200,000 5.6983%AOG, CMA, RC, FWB, EPMCI 4.00 New T 1997 1927--1993Definite need

mtb-ci Southern, Eastern, and Central departments, Anyin Morofo 400,000 1.8994%3.51 None Active Program

ati-ci Abidjan Department, Anyama and AlepesubprAttie 640,000 3.0391%RC, EPMCI 50.00 New T 1995 1931--1991Active Program

avi-ci Southern Department, Grand Lahou coastal plAvikam 34,000 0.1615%RC, EPMCI 50.00 Some 1957Definite need

bjw-ci Southern and West Central departments, SasBakwe 16,500 0.0784%AOG, RC, SB 50.00 None Active Program

bam-ci Bambara 1,200,000 5.6983%RC 3.50 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

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bci-ci Central Department, widespread in the southBaoule 3,700,000 17.5699%AOG, CMA, IBS, RC, UBS, SB, WEC 19.77 Bible 1998 1953--1975 1946--1994Active Program

nhb-ci Central Department. M'bahiakro SubprefecturBeng 26,500 0.1258%CMA, RC 0.55 None Definite need

bev-ci West Central Department, Daloa SubprefecturBete, Daloa 220,000 1.0447%RC, UBS, SB 22.00 New T 1996 1993Active Program

btg-ci Gagnoa SubprefectureBete, Gagnoa 280,000 1.3296%RC, UFM 6.86 None Active Program

bet-ci West Central Department, Daloua, Issia, GuibBete, Guiberoua 220,000 1.0447%AOG, RC, UFM, MBL, SB 22.00 New T 1982 1978Definite need

eot-ci Southern Department, Vitre I and Vitre II villagBeti 5,800 0.0275%RC, M 49.00 None No need or unlikely need

bfo-ci Birifor, Malba 0 0.0000%New T 1994Adequate Scripture exists

biv-ci Northeast cornerBirifor, Southern 6,800 0.0323%RC 0.00 New T 2006 1993--2001Active Program

bib-ci Bissa 116,000 0.5508%0.00 New T 2000 1996Active Program

cme-ci Ouangolodougo area, north of FerkessedougCerma 3,000 0.0142%CMA, RC 11.00 Some 1995Active Program

das-ci Western Department, north of Tai and south oDaho-Doo 600 0.0028%MBL 0.00 None Insufficient information

daf-ci Man Prefecture (except Kouibly and FacoublyDan 1,400,000 6.6481%RC, MBL 12.00 New T 1981--1993 1943--1981Active Program

mzw-ci Deg 1,770 0.0084%0.00 New T 1996 YesActive Program

dic-ci Lakota town areaDida, Lakota 150,000 0.7123%25.89 None Insufficient information

gud-ci Southern Department, Guitry Subprefecture, Dida, Yocoboue 150,000 0.7123%RC, M 25.88 Some 1930--1972Active Program

dgs-ci Dogoso 0 0.0000%None Definite need

ebr-ci Abidjan Department, urban Abidjan, DabouSuEbrie 145,000 0.6885%RC, UBS, EPMCI 50.00 New T 1998 1930--1991Likely need

ega-ci Southern Department, DiTs Canton, BorondoEga 3,200 0.0152%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

esm-ci Esuma 0.0000%EPMCI

fra-ci French 29,000 0.1377%RC 2.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

ffm-ci Fulfulde, Maasina 2,700 0.0128%0.00 New T 2005 1934Definite need

ggu-ci West Central Department, Oume SubprefectuGagu 59,000 0.2802%RC, WEC 0.00 New T 1999 1970Adequate Scripture exists

glr-ci Glaro-Twabo 4,700 0.0223%0.00 None Active Program

oub-ci Western Department, Tai Subprefecture, TaiCGlio-Oubi 4,200 0.0199%UFM, MBL 12.50 None Likely need

god-ci Southern Department, Sassandra and FrescoGodie 44,000 0.2089%RC, UFM, EERCI, SDA, BOEM, SB, 25.57 Some 1977Active Program

grj-ci Grebo, Southern 64,000 0.3039%3.50 None Definite need

goa-ci West Central and Central departments, ZuTnGuro 550,000 2.6117%RC, WEC 10.00 Bible 1979 1956--1968 1951--1961Active Program

jek-ci Southwest; some north of KorhogoJeri Kuo 33,000 0.1567%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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dyu-ci North region, FerkessTdougou Department,KJula 320,000 1.5196%CBFMS, SB 0.00 New T 1993--1997 1992Active Program

xrb-ci Karaboro, Eastern 7,800 0.0370%0.62 New T 1994 1985Active Program

kqg-ci NorthernKhe 0 0.0000%None Active Program

kqm-ci Khisa 8,600 0.0408%NTM 1.00 None No need or unlikely need

kwp-ci South centralKodia 1,400 0.0066%RC 12.50 None Insufficient information

kfo-ci Mankono Department, TiTningbouT SubprefeKoro 60,000 0.2849%SB 0.00 None Definite need

kyf-ci West Central Department, Vavoua SubprefectKouya 16,100 0.0765%RC, WEC 13.00 New T 2002 1992Active Program

kga-ci Mankono Department, western 4 subprefecturKoyaga 90,000 0.4274%SB 0.00 None Definite need

krw-ci West, ToulTpleu areaKrahn, Western 20,000 0.0950%MM 3.00 New T 1992--1995Script. exists, adequacy?

kxb-ci Southern Department, Agboville SubprefecturKrobu 17,000 0.0807%RC, EPMCI 50.00 None Insufficient information

ktj-ci Southwest corner, between Bapo and HonpodKrumen, Plapo 125 0.0006%0.00 New T 2003 YesDefinite need

pye-ci Southwest, Tai, Tai, Bereby, and part of San Krumen, Pye 35,000 0.1662%AOG, NTM, RC 0.00 None Definite need

ted-ci Southwest, Tabou and Grabo subprefecturesKrumen, Tepo 46,000 0.2184%AOG, RC 3.50 New T 1995 1921--1981Definite need

kzc-ci Eastern Department, Bondoukou SubprefectuKulango, Bondoukou 125,000 0.5936%RC, FWB 3.00 New T 1975--1995 1967--1989Likely need

nku-ci Eastern Department, Nassian SubprefectureKulango, Bouna 225,000 1.0684%RC, FWB 0.98 None Insufficient information

lig-ci Eastern Department, Bineto village; BounacoLigbi 6,900 0.0328%FWB 0.00 None Likely need

lob-ci Eastern Department, north stripLobi 270,000 1.2821%RC, FWB 0.35 New T 1965--1985 1940--2002Active Program

loi-ci TFFn and Kulango areasLoma 12,000 0.0570%0.00 None Active Program

mxx-ci Northwest region, Touba DepartmentMahou 290,000 1.3771%WEC, NLM 0.03 None Active Program

myq-ci Northwest region, OdiennT Department, near Maninka, Forest 18,300 0.0869%1.00 None Insufficient information

gwa-ci Southern Department, Petit AlTpT SubprefectMbato 39,000 0.1852%RC, EPMCI 1.00 None Active Program

mka-ci Marabadiassa area, northwest of Bouake and Mbre 300 0.0014%None No need or unlikely need

mos-ci Moore 2,700,000 12.8212%0.00 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

moa-ci Kongasso Subprefecture and south MankonoMwan 26,500 0.1258%RC, AITB, WEC 3.05 New T 2006 1982--1995Definite need

nfr-ci Nafaanra 87,000 0.4131%1.03 New T 1984 1982Active Program

ney-ci Southern Department, Sassandra SubprefectNeyo 14,600 0.0693%AOG, RC 0.10 None Likely need

nwb-ci West Central Department, northwest corner,VNyabwa 67,000 0.3182%RC, MBL 1.00 New T 1991 1977--1997Active Program

nzi-ci Aboisso Department, Tiapoum Subprefecture,Nzema 105,000 0.4986%IBS, RC, UBS, EPMCI 5.00 Bible 1999 1985 1984Active Program

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sef-ci North, around KorhogoSenoufo, Cebaara 1,300,000 6.1732%CBFMS, UBS 1.24 New T 1982--1995 1960Active Program

dyi-ci Dabakala Department, northwest cornerSenoufo, Djimini 155,000 0.7360%CBFMS, RC, AITB 0.27 New T 1993 1989Active Program

sev-ci Northeast FerkessTdougou areaSenoufo, Nyarafolo 67,000 0.3182%CBFMS 0.28 None Active Program

plr-ci Central Department, Sikolo area, north of DjiSenoufo, Palaka 12,000 0.0570%CBFMS, NTM 1.00 None Active Program

seb-ci North of TingrTlaSenoufo, Shempire 150,000 0.7123%CBFMS 0.09 None Active Program

sep-ci Senoufo, Sicite 0 0.0000%Some 1995Active Program

tgw-ci Central Department, north central area, west Senoufo, Tagwana 220,000 1.0447%CBFMS, RC 3.00 New T 1987Active Program

sif-ci BouakeSiamou 0 0.0000%Some 2009Active Program

snk-ci Soninke 170,000 0.8073%0.00 Some 2001Definite need

lor-ci Bouna Department, TThini SubprefectureTeen 7,700 0.0366%NTM, RC, FWB 1.00 Some 1996Definite need

tjn-ci Dabakala Department, among the Djimini SenTonjon 0 0.0000%

neb-ci East Biankouma Department, mountainous reToura 63,000 0.2992%MBL 0.00 New T 1986--2005 1972Definite need

wib-ci Toussian, Southern 0 0.0000%Some 2001--2007Active Program

tuz-ci Turka 0 0.0000%Some 2006--2008Active Program

vie-ci Vietnamese 0 0.0000%Bible 1916--1994 1914--1993 1890--1989Adequate Scripture exists

wan-ci Kounahiri and west Beoumi subprefecturesWan 35,000 0.1662%CMA, RC, AITB, WEC 2.24 None Definite need

hwa-ci Southwest coastWane 3,400 0.0161%RC, UFM 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

wob-ci Western Department, Kouibly and FakoblysubWe Northern 245,000 1.1634%AOG, RC, UFM, MBL 10.40 New T 1984--2010 1979Active Program

gxx-ci Western Department, Guiglo, DuTkouT, BangWe Southern 440,000 2.0894%AOG, RC, UFM, MBL, MM, SDA 15.00 New T 1982Active Program

wec-ci Western Department, ToulTpleu SubprefecturWe Western 37,000 0.1757%AOG, RC, MBL, MM, SDA, L, BE New T 1991Definite need

jod-ci Northwest region, OdiennT DepartmentWojenaka 180,000 0.8547%SIM 0.00 None Definite need

jud-ci Northwest region, STguTla DepartmentWorodougou 120,000 0.5698%WEC 0.00 None Definite need

yre-ci BouaflT Department, Bouafli Subprefecture, YYaoure 43,000 0.2042%WEC 8.00 New T 1999 1992--1993No need or unlikely need


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aar-dj Red Sea coastAfar 210,000 28.3581%0.00 New T 1994 1975--1986Active Program

Djibouti

French (official), Arabic (official), Somali, AfarMajor Languages:

Somali 60%, Afar 35%, French, Arab, Ethiopian, and Italian 5%Major Ethnic Groups:

The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas became Djibouti in 1977. Hassan Gouled APTIDON installed an authoritarian one-party state and proceeded to serve aspresident until 1999. Unrest among the Afars minority during the 1990s led to a civil war that ended in 2001 following the conclusion of a peace accord between Afar rebels andthe Issa-dominated government.

In 1999, Djibouti's first multi-party presidential elections resulted in the election of Ismail Omar GUELLEH; he was re-elected to a second and final term in 2005. Djiboutioccupies a strategic geographic location at the mouth of the Red Sea and serves as an important transshipment location for goods entering and leaving the east Africanhighlands. The present leadership favors close ties to France, which maintains a significant military presence in the country, but is also developing stronger ties with the US.


Africa S. of Sahara451,442Cou Pop 2000: DjiboutiCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 94.6%, RC 3.7%, Hin. 0.1%, Baha'i 0.1%, Orth. 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


arb-dj Arabic, Standard 0 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

acq-dj Arabic, Taizzi-Adeni Spoken 61,000 8.2374%0.00 None Definite need

fra-dj French 9,100 1.2289%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

ell-dj Greek 2,100 0.2836%0.00 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

som-dj Somali 410,000 55.3659%IBS 0.01 Bible 1979 1972--1976 1915--1935Adequate Scripture exists


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ady-eg Adyghe 11,500 0.0143%0.00 New T 1992 1977--2007Definite need

Egypt

Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classesMajor Languages:

Egyptian 98%, Berber, Nubian, Bedouin, and Beja 1%, Greek, Armenian, other European (primarily Italian and French) 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

The regularity and richness of the annual Nile River flood, coupled with semi-isolation provided by deserts to the east and west, allowed for the development of one of theworld's great civilizations. A unified kingdom arose circa 3200 B.C., and a series of dynasties ruled in Egypt for the next three millennia. The last native dynasty fell to thePersians in 341 B.C., who in turn were replaced by the Greeks, Romans, and Byzantines. It was the Arabs who introduced Islam and the Arabic language in the 7th century andwho ruled for the next six centuries. A local military caste, the Mamluks took control about 1250 and continued to govern after the conquest of Egypt by the Ottoman Turks in1517.

Following the completion of the Suez Canal in 1869, Egypt became an important world transportation hub, but also fell heavily into debt. Ostensibly to protect its investments,


North Africa68,359,979Cou Pop 2000: CairoCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 85.4%, Orthodox 13%, Prot. 0.85%, RC 0.32%Major Religions - World Factbook:


als-eg Albanian, Tosk 24,400 0.0303%0.06 Bible 1993 1827--1913 1824--1914Script. exists, adequacy?

amh-eg Amharic 3,150 0.0039%0.00 Bible 1840--1988 1829--1988 1824--1988Active Program

avl-eg Bedouin regions in Sinai; parts of Red Sea coArabic, Eastern Egyptian Bedaw 955,283 1.1871%0.00 None Definite need

arz-eg Arabic, Egyptian Spoken 50,032,000 62.1733%ORTH 3.42 New T 1932 1905--1991Definite need

ary-eg Arabic, Moroccan Spoken 1,340,000 1.6652%New T 1932 1902--1952Definite need

aec-eg Cairo south edge to Sudan border. Middle EgArabic, Saidi Spoken 19,000,000 23.6107%1.72 None Adequate Scripture exists

ajp-eg Arabic, South Levantine Spoken 269,534 0.3349%0.86 Some 1940--1973Definite need

arb-eg Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 162,000 0.2013%1.00 Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

apd-eg Arabic, Sudanese Spoken 4,200,000 5.2192%0.20 New T 1978 1927--1964Definite need

ayl-eg Bedouin regions from Alexandria edge west toArabic, Western Egyptian Beda 316,000 0.3927%0.00 None Definite need

hye-eg Armenian 11,000 0.0137%2.00 Bible 1883--1994 1834--1991 1831--1991Active Program

bej-eg Bedawi 81,000 0.1007%0.00 None 2008Definite need

cop-eg Coptic 0 0.0000%

rmt-eg Ghagar mainly in Dakahlia Governorate, northDomari 266,000 0.3306%0.05 None Definite need

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esl-eg Egypt Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

ell-eg AlexandriaGreek 46,000 0.0572%0.06 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

ita-eg Italian 91,000 0.1131%0.02 Bible 1471--1985 1530--2000 1531--1984Adequate Scripture exists

kzh-eg 40% in Upper Nile valley, mainly at Kom OmbKenuzi-Dongola 865,000 1.0749%0.00 Some 1912Definite need

fia-eg Northern Province, north from Burgeg to EgypNobiin 326,000 0.4051%0.00 Some 1860--1899Active Program

gaz-eg Oromo, West Central 3,100 0.0039%10.00 Bible 1899--1998 1876--1995 1841--1981Adequate Scripture exists

siz-eg Northwest desert, Siwa Oasis; several isolateSiwi 32,000 0.0398%0.00 None Definite need


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bnm-gq Batanga 13,500 2.0747%EPC 7.50 Some 1953Active Program

Equatorial Guinea

Spanish (official), French (official), pidgin English, Fang, Bubi, IboMajor Languages:

Bioko (primarily Bubi, some Fernandinos), Rio Muni (primarily Fang), Europeans less than 1,000, mostly SpanishMajor Ethnic Groups:

Equatorial Guinea gained independence in 1968 after 190 years of Spanish rule. This tiny country, composed of a mainland portion plus five inhabited islands, is one of thesmallest on the African continent. President Teodoro OBIANG NGUEMA MBASOGO has ruled the country since 1979 when he seized power in a coup. Although nominally aconstitutional democracy since 1991, the 1996 and 2002 presidential elections - as well as the 1999 and 2004 legislative elections - were widely seen as flawed. The presidentexerts almost total control over the political system and has discouraged political opposition. Equatorial Guinea has experienced rapid economic growth due to the discovery oflarge offshore oil reserves, and in the last decade has become Sub-Saharan Africa's third largest oil exporter. Despite the country's economic windfall from oil productionresulting in a massive increase in government revenue in recent years, there have been few improvements in the population's living standards.


Africa S. of Sahara474,214Cou Pop 2000: Malabo (Bioko Island)Capital:


Roman Catholic 87.8%, Trad. R. 5.1%, Pro. 4.5%, Marg. C. 0.5%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bng-gq Corisco Island, Rio MuniBenga 4,800 0.7377%PR, RC 0.33 Bible 1898 1871--1893 1858--1929Definite need

bvb-gq Biombo Island, Fernando PoBube 70,000 10.7576%AOG, RC, PE 0.80 Some 1849Adequate Scripture exists

fab-gq Annob=n Island, isolated from mainland by 36Fa Dambu 3,500 0.5379%RC, BAP, BR, PR, M, CC, AOG, AP 0.00 None 2009Definite need

fan-gq InteriorFang 410,000 63.0089%RC, EPC, WEC 0.86 Bible 1951 1927 1894--1938Active Program

fpe-gq North central Bioko Island, Fernando Po, 6coFernando Po Creole English 8,000 1.2294%RC 0.00 None Definite need

fra-gq Mostly citiesFrench 200 0.0307%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

gyi-gq Coast, northwest cornerGyele 35 0.0054%RC Some 1969Active Program

bxc-gq South tip and Rio Benito, inlandMolengue 1,500 0.2305%0.00 None Likely need

nmg-gq Rio MuniNgumba 13,200 2.0286%0.48 Some 1957Active Program

nui-gq Rio Muni coast, including Ecuco villageNgumbi 7,000 1.0758%PR, RC, SB 1.00 New T 1940 1958Definite need

syi-gq CoastalSeki 16,500 2.5357%1.10 None Active Program

spa-gq Mainly Biombo IslandSpanish 28,000 4.3030%0.39 Bible 1553--2000 1543--1999 1514--1985Adequate Scripture exists

yko-gq Rio Muni. Yasa in Rio NtemYasa 1,300 0.1998%1.00 None Active Program


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aar-er Southern partsAfar 240,000 4.1429%RC, CMML, EECMY 0.00 New T 1994 1975--1986Active Program

Eritrea

Afar, Arabic, Tigre and Kunama, Tigrinya, other Cushitic languagesMajor Languages:

ethnic Tigrinya 50%, Tigre and Kunama 40%, Afar 4%, Saho (Red Sea coast dwellers) 3%, other 3%Major Ethnic Groups:

Eritrea was awarded to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence thatended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating governmental forces; independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum. A two-and-a-half-year border war withEthiopia that erupted in 1998 ended under UN auspices in December 2000. Eritrea hosted a UN peacekeeping operation that monitored a 25 km-wide Temporary Security Zone(TSZ) on the border with Ethiopia. Eritrea's denial of fuel to the mission caused the UN to withdraw the mission and terminate its mandate 31 July 2008. An internationalcommission, organized to resolve the border dispute, posted its findings in 2002. However, both parties have been unable to reach agreement on implementing the decision. On30 November 2007, the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission remotely demarcated the border by coordinates and dissolved itself, leaving Ethiopia still occupying severaltracts of disputed territory, including the town of Badme. Eritrea accepted the EEBC's "virtual demarcation" decision and called on Ethiopia to remove its troops from the TSZ


Africa S. of Sahara4,135,933Cou Pop 2000: Asmara (formerly Asmera)Capital:


Muslim 51%, Orthodox 40%, R. Cath. 4.6%, Protestant 1.5%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ayh-er Arabic, Hadrami Spoken 110,000 1.8988%None Definite need

acw-er Red Sea coastArabic, Hijazi Spoken 49,500 0.8545%0.01 None Definite need

arb-er Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 142,000 2.4512%0.00 Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

apd-er Arabic, Sudanese Spoken 107,000 1.8471%0.00 New T 1978 1927--1964Definite need

acq-er Arabic, Taizzi-Adeni Spoken 117,000 2.0197%0.06 None Definite need

bej-er Bedawi 220,000 3.7977%0.00 None 2008Definite need

byn-er Central, Keren town areaBilen 116,000 2.0024%RC, L 0.00 Some 1882--1984Definite need

eng-er English 0 0.0000%Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

gez-er Geez 0 0.0000%

hau-er Hausa 0 0.0000%Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

ita-er Italian 2,900 0.0501%0.00 Bible 1471--1985 1530--2000 1531--1984Adequate Scripture exists

knc-er Kanuri, Central 0 0.0000%New T 1997 1949Definite need

kun-er West, Gash and Setit rivers, Sudan border anKunama 239,000 4.1257%RC, SEM, SL 0.07 New T 1927--2004 1906--1970Adequate Scripture exists

nrb-er West, Barentu area and north, next to KunamNara 114,000 1.9679%1.80 None Definite need

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ahg-er Qimant 2,100 0.0363%0.00 Some 1885No need or unlikely need

ssy-er SouthSaho 243,000 4.1947%RC 0.25 Some 1964Definite need

tig-er Tigre 1,240,800 21.4190%SM 0.00 Bible 1988 1902--1931 1889--1981Script. exists, adequacy?

tir-er South and centralTigrigna 2,790,000 48.1617%0.30 Bible 1956 1909--1991 1866Adequate Scripture exists


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aiz-et Aari 267,476 0.3039%SIM, WOL 14.67

Ethiopia

Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromigna, Guaragigna, Somali, Arabic, other local languages, English (major foreign language taught in schools)Major Languages:

Oromo 40%, Amhara and Tigre 32%, Sidamo 9%, Shankella 6%, Somali 6%, Afar 4%, Gurage 2%, other 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule with the exception of a short-lived Italian occupation from 1936-41. In1974, a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (who had ruled since 1930) and established a socialist state.

Torn by bloody coups, uprisings, wide-scale drought, and massive refugee problems, the regime was finally toppled in 1991 by a coalition of rebel forces, the Ethiopian People'sRevolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). A constitution was adopted in 1994, and Ethiopia's first multiparty elections were held in 1995. A border war with Eritrea late in the1990s ended with a peace treaty in December 2000. The Eritrea-Ethiopia Border Commission in November 2007 remotely demarcated the border by geographical coordinates,but final demarcation of the boundary on the ground is currently on hold because of Ethiopian objections to an international commission's finding requiring it to surrender


Africa S. of Sahara64,117,452Cou Pop 2000: Addis AbabaCapital:


Muslim 48%, Orth. (Ethiopian) 38%, Prot. 14.1%, Trad. R 6%, RC 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


aar-et Eastern lowlands, Afar region. May be in SomAfar 1,900,000 2.1588%RC, CMML, EECMY 0.04 New T 1994 1975--1986Active Program

alw-et Rift Valley southwest of Lake Shala. SeparateAlaba 168,000 0.1909%SIM, EO, WOL 0.03 None Active Program

amh-et North central, Amhara region; Addis AbabaAmharic 24,000,000 27.2685%BAP, IBS, RC, SIM, UBS, EO 0.00 Bible 1840--1988 1829--1988 1824--1988Active Program

myo-et Anfillo Forest, west of Dembi DoloAnfillo 3,500 0.0040%0.00 None Adequate Scripture exists

anu-et Southwest, Gambela region, along Baro, AlwoAnuak 93,000 0.1057%EECMY 0.00 New T 1962--1965 1956--2000Active Program

apd-et Arabic, Sudanese Spoken 152,000 0.1727%0.51 New T 1978 1927--1964Definite need

arv-et Extreme southwest, Omo region, near Lake SArbore 9,840 0.0112%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

agj-et Northeast, Amhara, Oromiya and Afar regionsArgobba 151,000 0.1716%0.00 None Definite need

awn-et Amhara region, southwest of Lake Tana, scattAwngi 680,000 0.7726%0.00 Some 1885Active Program

bsw-et Halfway between Soddo and Arba Minch, MerBaiso 5,500 0.0062%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

myf-et Benishangul-Gumuz region, Bambassi area aBambassi 47,000 0.0534%SIM, EO 0.00 None Definite need

bst-et North Omo region, west of Bulki on a plateauBasketo 84,000 0.0954%WOL 70.00 Some 2006Active Program

bcq-et Kafa region, Mizan Teferi area, Shewa BenchtBench 381,000 0.4329%EECMY 0.00 New T 1990Adequate Scripture exists

wti-et Beni Shangul region, corner formed by Blue NBerta 197,000 0.2238%4.25 None Active Program

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bxe-et Southeast Omo region, west bank of Weyt'o Birale 90 0.0001%0.01 None No need or unlikely need

bwo-et Benishangul-Gumuz region, near Blue Nile RiBoro 57,000 0.0648%0.00 None Active Program

bji-et South of Lake CiamoBurji 77,000 0.0875%EECMY 0.00 New T 1993Adequate Scripture exists

dox-et Omo region, west of Lake ChamoBussa 11,000 0.0125%0.00 None Definite need

cra-et Southern Nations, Nationalities and PeoplesRChara 14,000 0.0159%0.00 None Definite need

dsh-et Lower Omo River, along Lake Turkana, into KDaasanach 52,000 0.0591%1.29 Some 1997--2000Active Program

dim-et Kafa region, north of Omo River, just before ittDime 9,290 0.0106%SIM, WOL 0.00 None Definite need

gdl-et Omo region, hills west of Lake Chamo, GidoleDirasha 99,800 0.1134%EECMY 0.01 None Active Program

mdx-et Kafa region, near Maji townDizi 39,000 0.0443%EECMY 0.00 None Active Program

doz-et North Omo region, Chencha area; Addis AbabDorze 45,000 0.0511%0.00 None Adequate Scripture exists

eng-et English 12,000 0.0136%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

eth-et Ethiopian Sign Language 1,000,000 1.1362%19.70 None Adequate Scripture exists

gft-et South Blue Nile areaGafat 0 0.0000%

gmo-et Omo region, Arba Minch area; mountains wesGamo-Gofa-Dawro 1,650,000 1.8747%7.28

gza-et South of Yabus Bridge, along Sudan borderGanza 7,160 0.0081%0.00 None Likely need

gwd-et Omo region, west of Lake ChamoGawwada 74,000 0.0841%EECMY 0.53 None Active Program

drs-et Central highland area, southwest of Dilla and Gedeo 1,063,000 1.2078%SIM, EECMY, WOL 0.00 New T 1986 1980Adequate Scripture exists

gez-et Geez 0 0.0000%EO

guk-et Metemma area on Sudan border south througGumuz 172,000 0.1954%EECMY 3.24 New T 2003Active Program

hdy-et Gurage, Kambaata, Hadiyya region, between Hadiyya 1,425,000 1.6191%SIM, EECMY, SDA, WOL 0.00 New T 1992 1935Active Program

amf-et South Omo region, near Omo River; north of Hamer-Banna 106,000 0.1204%SIM, UBS, WOL 0.23 None Definite need

har-et East, walled city of Harar; Addis Ababa and DiHarari 34,000 0.0386%0.00 None Active Program

hoz-et West Oromo region, Begi area. 50 or more villHozo 16,000 0.0182%2.50 None Definite need

ior-et West Gurage region, Innemor and Endegeny Inor 422,000 0.4795%0.00 None Definite need

kcx-et Kachama is on Gidicho Island in Lake Abaya;Kachama-Ganjule 5,830 0.0066%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

koe-et South border with SudanKacipo-Balesi 5,400 0.0061%0.00 None Active Program

kbr-et Kafa region, Bonga town area. May be some iKafa 937,000 1.0646%SIM, EO, WOL 0.00 New T 2001 1934--1986Adequate Scripture exists

ktb-et Southwest Gurage, Kambaata, Hadiyya regioKambaata 670,000 0.7612%SIM, EECMY, SDA, WOL 0.00 New T 1992 1979--1990Active Program

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kxh-et South Omo region, upstream from DaasanachKaro 2,200 0.0025%0.00 None Adequate Scripture exists

gru-et Gurage, Kambaata, Hadiyya regions, southweKistane 857,000 0.9737%EO 0.00 None Definite need

xom-et Mao-Komo Special Wereda south of Asosa, sKomo 8,400 0.0095%0.00 None 1963Definite need

kxc-et South of Lake Chamo, Sagan River bend. A fKomso 270,000 0.3068%SIM, EECMY 5.10 New T 2008 2002 2010Active Program

kqy-et Sidama region, Amaro mountains east of LakKoorete 169,000 0.1920%SIM, EECMY, WOL 0.00 Some 1999--2007Active Program

kun-et Kunama 5,200 0.0059%0.00 New T 1927--2004 1906--1970Adequate Scripture exists

xuf-et Kunfal 2,487 0.0028%0.00

kmq-et South Benishangul-Gumuz region, along SudKwama 33,300 0.0378%1.00 None Definite need

xwg-et Southwest, Omo River west bank, Kuchur villKwegu 2,800 0.0032%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

liq-et Hadiyya, Kambaata, Gurage region, northeastLibido 69,000 0.0784%0.03 None Definite need

mpe-et Southwest, parts of Gambela, Oromo, and KaMajang 24,000 0.0273%EECMY 0.00 None 1993Active Program

mdy-et Omo region, southeast of JinkaMale 98,000 0.1113%SIM, WOL 3.35 None Adequate Scripture exists

mym-et Southern Nations, Nationalities and PeoplesRMeen 163,000 0.1852%SIM, UPUSA, EO 8.00 None 2008Active Program

mfx-et North Omo region, Malo-Koza area, northeastMelo 29,000 0.0329%WOL 0.00 None Insufficient information

mys-et Gurage, Hadiyya, Kambatta regionsMesmes 0 0.0000%SIM

mvz-et West Gurage region, Mareqo woreda, principMesqan 30,000 0.0341%0.00 None Adequate Scripture exists

mur-et South of Akobo River. Olam is southwest and Murle 1,600 0.0018%0.00 New T 1996 1969--1985Active Program

muz-et Central Omo region, lowlands southwest of JiMursi 8,100 0.0092%SIM 5.00 None Definite need

noz-et Decha Awraja, Kafa region, and scattered in Nayi 11,000 0.0125%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

nus-et Gambela region, along Baro RiverNuer 159,000 0.1807%UPUSA, EECMY, SDA 0.00 Bible 1999 1968 1935--1968Adequate Scripture exists

nnj-et Extreme southwest corner, Omo region, OmoNyangatom 27,000 0.0307%SM 0.00 None Definite need

lgn-et Gambella region, along Sudan border north ofOpuuo 1,700 0.0019%0.00 None Definite need

gax-et South Oromo regionOromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji 4,100,000 4.6584%RC, SIM, EECMY 0.28 Bible 1995 1875--1979 1870--1966Active Program

hae-et North Bale zone, east and west Hararghe zonOromo, Eastern 7,000,000 7.9533%0.00 None Active Program

gaz-et West and central, Oromo region; Rift ValleyesOromo, West Central 18,000,000 20.4514%BAP, IBS, EECMY 0.00 Bible 1899--1998 1876--1995 1841--1981Adequate Scripture exists

oyd-et Northwest Omo region, southwest of SawlaOyda 49,000 0.0557%0.00 None Likely need

ahg-et Northwest Amhara region, north of Lake TanaQimant 185,000 0.2102%ANG, EO 0.00 Some 1885No need or unlikely need

rer-et East Ogaden, Gode area, Wabi Shebelle RiveRer Bare 0 0.0000%

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ssy-et Tigray ProvinceSaho 34,200 0.0389%EO, RC 0.00 Some 1964Definite need

sgw-et West Gurage region. Chaha in Emdibir area; Sebat Bet Gurage 2,320,000 2.6360%0.00 New T 1983 1979--2000Active Program

sze-et West Oromo region, near Begi, north of Hozo Seze 4,500 0.0051%0.01 None Definite need

sbf-et Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Shabo 700 0.0008%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

moy-et North Kafa region, Maasha areaShekkacho 84,000 0.0954%UPUSA, EECMY 45.00 None 2004Active Program

she-et Kafa region, Shako DistrictSheko 41,000 0.0466%EECMY 0.00 None Active Program

sid-et South central, Sidamo zone, northeast of LakSidamo 4,100,000 4.6584%RC, SIM, EECMY 0.00 New T 1990 1933--2007Active Program

xst-et Silte 1,178,003 1.3384%SIM, EECMY 0.00

som-et Southeast, Somali regionSomali 5,300,000 6.0218%IBS, RC, SIM 0.00 Bible 1979 1972--1976 1915--1935Adequate Scripture exists

suq-et Southwest Kafa region toward Sudan border; Suri 30,000 0.0341%SIM, SEM 0.22 Some 2007Active Program

tir-et Tigray ProvinceTigrigna 5,163,000 5.8661%IBS, RC, EECMY, EO, L, SM 0.04 Bible 1956 1909--1991 1866Adequate Scripture exists

tsb-et Omo region, lowlands west of Lake ChamoTsamai 22,000 0.0250%0.00 None Active Program

tuv-et Southwest region west of Omo RiverTurkana 33,000 0.0375%0.00 New T 1986 1972--1994Adequate Scripture exists

udu-et Gambela region, near Gambela town, Bonga, Uduk 29,100 0.0331%SIM 0.00 New T 1963--1983 1947--1966Adequate Scripture exists

woy-et Lake Tana regionWeyto 1,630 0.0019%

wal-et Wolaytta region, Lake Abaya areaWolaytta 1,928,000 2.1906%SIM, WOL 25.00 New T 1981--2010 1934--1943Adequate Scripture exists

xan-et North Amhara region, Avergele District, LastaXamtanga 267,000 0.3034%0.01 None Definite need

jnj-et Southwest, Oromo region, northeast of JimmaYemsa 173,000 0.1966%WOL 0.08 None 2001Definite need

zwa-et Oromiya region, Lake Zway shores and east iZay 7,320 0.0083%EO 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

zay-et Omo region, west of Lake ChamoZayse-Zergulla 19,000 0.0216%0.70 None Definite need


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bcz-gm Bainouk-Gunyaamolo 26,300 1.7020%None 2003Active Program

Gabon

French (official), Fang, Myene, Nzebi, Bapounou/Eschira, BandjabiMajor Languages:

Bantu tribes, including four major tribal groupings (Fang, Bapounou, Nzebi, Obamba), other Africans and Europeans 154,000, inclMajor Ethnic Groups:

Until recently, only two autocratic presidents had ruled Gabon since its independence from France in 1960. The recent president of Gabon, El Hadj Omar BONGO Ondimba-one of the longest-serving heads of state in the world - had dominated the country's political scene for four decades. President BONGO introduced a nominal multiparty systemand a new constitution in the early 1990s. However, allegations of electoral fraud during local elections in 2002-03 and the presidential elections in 2005 exposed theweaknesses of formal political structures in Gabon.

President BONGO died in June 2009 and was replaced in accordance with the constitution by Rose Francine ROGOMBE, the president of the Senate. New elections areplanned for the summer of 2009. This will be the first Gabonese elections in which BONGO is not participating. Despite political conditions, a small population, abundant natural


Africa S. of Sahara1,208,436Cou Pop 2000: LibrevilleCapital:


R. Catholic 54.8%, Prot. 18%, Trad. Relig. 18%, Muslim 4.2%,Major Religions - World Factbook:


bkc-ga Cameroon border areaBaka 5,100 0.3300%CMA 0.00 None 1996Active Program

bbg-ga Ogooue Maritime Province, east of Omboue;Barama 9,900 0.6407%1.15 None Likely need

bkw-ga Extreme northeast corner, Ogooue Ivindo ProBekwil 3,100 0.2006%4.00 None Active Program

bng-ga North of Libreville, BataBenga 1,200 0.0777%0.00 Bible 1898 1871--1893 1858--1929Definite need

buw-ga Ogooue-Lolo Province, west of Koulamoutou, Bubi 8,300 0.5371%CMA 0.00 None Likely need

bwz-ga Far south, Nyanga Province, Ndende area onBwisi 1,500 0.0971%2.14 None Insufficient information

dma-ga Upper Ogooue Province, Franceville area neaDuma 12,000 0.7766%1.07 None No need or unlikely need

fan-ga Northwest, Estuary and Woleu-Ntem provinceFang 641,000 41.4818%APM, PMS 1.17 Bible 1951 1927 1894--1938Active Program

fra-ga French 45,000 2.9121%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

kbs-ga Ogooue-Ivindo Province, west of BooueKande 1,700 0.1100%0.00 None Likely need

kzo-ga Upper Ogooue Province, south of FrancevilleKaningi 9,900 0.6407%CMA, RC 1.67 None Likely need

keb-ga Scattered in Middle Ogooue Province area,MiKele 12,000 0.7766%PMS 0.00 Some 1855--1879Likely need

koq-ga Ogooue-Iwindo ProvinceKota 42,000 2.7180%PEMS 0.00 Some 1938--1948Likely need

lup-ga Southwest coast, Nyanga Province, betweenLumbu 25,000 1.6179%SFM 0.00 Some 1933--1966Likely need

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mhb-ga Northeast corner, Mekambo areaMahongwe 1,200 0.0777%0.00 None Likely need

mbm-ga Upper Ogooue Province, south of OkondjaMbama 10,200 0.6601%CMA, RC 0.00 None Likely need

zmn-ga Upper Ogooue Province, south and west of FrMbangwe 4,600 0.2977%0.00 None Likely need

mdt-ga Upper Ogooue Province, Okondja areaMbere 57,000 3.6887%0.89 None Definite need

mye-ga Ogooue-Maritime and Middle Ogooue provincMyene 58,000 3.7534%CMA, APM, PEMS 0.23 Bible 1927 1869--1919 1850--1925Likely need

nda-ga Upper Ogooue Province, south of FrancevilleNdasa 3,100 0.2006%CMA, RC 0.00 None Insufficient information

nmd-ga Upper Ogooue Province, Lastoursville north oNdumu 5,400 0.3495%RC 0.00 None Likely need

nra-ga Extreme northeast, Mekambo area; Ogooue-LNgom 10,000 0.6471%0.00 Some 1910Likely need

nzb-ga Ogooue-Lolo and Ngounie provinces, west ofNjebi 130,000 8.4129%CMA, EESG 0.00 New T 1968--1979 1958--1959Active Program

pic-ga Ngounie Province, east of Mouila, between ElPinji 8,300 0.5371%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

puu-ga Nyanga and Ngounie provinces, Tchibanga aPunu 153,000 9.9013%CMA, EESG 0.00 New T 1992 1977 1939--1955Script. exists, adequacy?

sak-ga Central, Ogooue-Iwindo Province, Booue areaSake 1,200 0.0777%0.00 None Likely need

snq-ga Ngounie Province, Mimongo and Iboundji areSangu 26,000 1.6826%CMA, RC 0.00 Some 1943--1959Likely need

syi-ga Northwest coast, Cocobeach areaSeki 4,600 0.2977%0.00 None Active Program

sxe-ga Ogooue-Lolo Province, Koulamoutou-LastourSighu 1,700 0.1100%0.00 None Likely need

sbw-ga Ogooue-Lolo Province, between Sindare and Simba 5,000 0.3236%80.00 None Likely need

swj-ga Ngounie Province, west of Mouila, southwest Sira 49,000 3.1710%CMA, RC, EESG 0.00 Some 1954Likely need

tck-ga Mboua village, on the road south from FranceTchitchege 2,300 0.1488%0.00 None Likely need

teg-ga Upper Ogooue Province, east of FrancevilleTeke, Northern 20,000 1.2943%CMA 0.86 None Active Program

tsa-ga Upper Ogooue Province, west and southwest Tsaangi 11,000 0.7119%CMA, RC, EEC 0.00 None Active Program

tsv-ga Ngounie Province, north and east of MouilaTsogo 26,000 1.6826%CMA, EESG 0.00 New T 1983 1955--1957Script. exists, adequacy?

vif-ga Extreme south, on the coast near MayumbaVili 4,600 0.2977%CMA, RC 0.00 None Definite need

vum-ga Yetsou area, west of MouilaVumbu 3,100 0.2006%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

wdd-ga Ogooue-Lolo and Haut OgooueWandji 13,000 0.8413%BAP 0.00 None Likely need

wum-ga Ngounie Province, east of LebambaWumbvu 23,000 1.4884%CMA 0.00 None Likely need

ynh-ga Haut Ogooue around Mamidi and BakoumbaYangho 8,300 0.5371%CMA, RC 0.00 None Likely need

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yko-ga Yasa 0 0.0000%None Active Program


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ble-gm Balanta-Kentohe 36,000 1.9735%0.00 New T 2004 1860Active Program

Gambia, The

English (official), Mandinka, Wolof, Fula, other indigenous vernacularsMajor Languages:

African 99% (Mandinka 42%, Fula 18%, Wolof 16%, Jola 10%, Serahuli 9%, other 4%), non-African 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

The Gambia gained its independence from the UK in 1965. Geographically surrounded by Senegal, it formed a short-lived federation of Senegambia between 1982 and 1989. In1991 the two nations signed a friendship and cooperation treaty, but tensions have flared up intermittently since then. Yahya A. J. J. JAMMEH led a military coup in 1994 thatoverthrew the president and banned political activity.

A new constitution and presidential elections in 1996, followed by parliamentary balloting in 1997, completed a nominal return to civilian rule. JAMMEH has been electedpresident in all subsequent elections, including most recently in late 2006.


Africa S. of Sahara1,367,124Cou Pop 2000: BanjulCapital:


Muslim 95.4% (mostly Sufi), RC 2.3%, Prot. 1.4%, Anamists 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bam-gm Bambara 8,000 0.4386%0.00 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

bda-gm Bayot 800 0.0439%0.00 None Active Program

pov-gm Crioulo, Upper Guinea 17,000 0.9319%7.50 Bible 1999 1989 1979Active Program

eng-gm English 1,700 0.0932%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

dyo-gm districts southwestJola-Fonyi 76,000 4.1663%PR, WEC 0.00 Some 2000Active Program

csk-gm Jola-Kasa 0 0.0000%New T 2008 1961--1995Active Program

krx-gm Western Division south coastal area, from SeKaron 6,300 0.3454%0.50 None Active Program

kri-gm BanjulKrio 11,500 0.6304%7.50 New T 1986--1992 1987--1992Definite need

mnk-gm WestMandinka 737,000 40.4022%PR, SB, WEC, RC 0.10 New T 1989 1837--2000Active Program

mfv-gm West, south of Gambia RiverMandjak 30,000 1.6446%WEC, M 0.30 Some 1968Active Program

mlq-gm EastManinkakan, Western 37,000 2.0283%0.00 Some 1997--2003Active Program

knf-gm Mankanya 2,300 0.1261%0.00 None 2005Active Program

msw-gm Mansoanka 1,700 0.0932%0.00 None Active Program

fuc-gm Pulaar 306,700 16.8132%RC, WEC 0.22 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

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fuf-gm Pular 0 0.0000%Some 1929--1986Active Program

srr-gm NorthwestSerer-Sine 36,000 1.9735%AOG, RC, L, WEC 0.00 Bible 2008 1987 1979Active Program

snk-gm Southeast cornerSoninke 176,000 9.6483%PR 0.00 Some 2001Definite need

wol-gm Gambia River north bankWolof 0 0.0000%New T 1988 1873--1982Active Program

wof-gm Western Division, Gambia River south bank, aWolof, Gambian 225,000 12.3345%ABWE, SB, WEC, WM 0.88 Some 1882--1967Likely need

kao-gm Xasonga 1,700 0.0932%0.00 New T 2008 1997Active Program


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abr-gh Southwest, northwest of Asante Twi [aka]Abron 1,236,000 5.0781%3.50 None Likely need

Ghana

English (official), African languages (including Akan, Moshi-Dagomba, Ewe, and Ga)Major Languages:

black African 98.5% (major tribes - Akan 44%, Moshi-Dagomba 16%, Ewe 13%, Ga 8%, Gurma 3%, Yoruba 1%), European and oMajor Ethnic Groups:

Formed from the merger of the British colony of the Gold Coast and the Togoland trust territory, Ghana in 1957 became the first sub-Saharan country in colonial Africa to gainits independence. Ghana endured a long series of coups before Lt. Jerry RAWLINGS took power in 1981 and banned political parties. After approving a new constitution andrestoring multiparty politics in 1992, RAWLINGS won presidential elections in 1992 and 1996, but was constitutionally prevented from running for a third term in 2000. JohnKUFUOR succeeded him and was reelected in 2004. John Atta MILLS took over as head of state in early 2009.


Africa S. of Sahara19,533,560Cou Pop 2000: AccraCapital:


Anamists 20%, Muslim 16%, Protestant 27.9%, R. Catholic 18.7%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ads-gh East region, Adamorobe villageAdamorobe Sign Language 3,400 0.0140%None Likely need

adq-gh Togo border area east of Ho. Agotime mostly Adangbe 210 0.0009%22.84 None No need or unlikely need

ade-gh East central border with Togo. Upper Adele inAdele 13,000 0.0534%GILLBT, RC 3.50 New T 1996 1992Active Program

aha-gh Southwest coastAhanta 169,000 0.6943%7.50 New T 2009 2002Active Program

aka-gh Asante are south central, Ashanti Province;AkAkan 8,500,000 34.9222%IBS, PR, RC, M 16.24 Bible 1871--1964 1863--1981 1859--1957Script. exists, adequacy?

kpo-gh SouthAkposo 8,530 0.0350%12.50 None Definite need

anf-gh East central, Kecheibi and Kunda villages, reAnimere 800 0.0033%7.50 None No need or unlikely need

cko-gh Northeast, Wawjayga areaAnufo 79,000 0.3246%AOG, EP, GILLBT, RC, CC, PE 0.00 New T 2006 1993Active Program

any-gh Between Abron north and Nzema south, C(teAnyin 298,000 1.2243%37.50 New T 1997 1927--1993Definite need

avn-gh Southeast, center at Amedzofe (Amajofe)Avatime 29,000 0.1191%12.50 None Active Program

afu-gh Coast, west of AccraAwutu 214,000 0.8792%7.50 None Likely need

bim-gh Northeast, Gambaga District, south of KusaasBimoba 233,000 0.9573%AOG, AP, GILLBT, PR, RC, LCMS, L 0.00 Bible 2003 1986--2001 1971--1973Active Program

biv-gh Northwest cornerBirifor, Southern 149,000 0.6122%GILLBT, WEC, RC, CP 0.42 New T 2006 1993--2001Active Program

bib-gh NortheastBissa 198,000 0.8135%PR, RC, SB 0.00 New T 2000 1996Active Program

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bwu-gh Sandema DistrictBuli 179,000 0.7354%AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, SIM, CC, PE, 3.50 New T 1995 1962--1998Active Program

cli-gh East of Wa; Ducie village largestChakali 7,200 0.0296%RC, WEC 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

cll-gh Volta region, Nkwanta, Odomi, Ago villages;NChala 3,600 0.0148%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

cpn-gh A pocket between Ga [gaa] and Twi areas, noCherepon 131,000 0.5382%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

ncu-gh A triangular area with Volta Lake south, Daka Chumburung 79,400 0.3262%GILLBT, PR, RC, SDA, WEC 4.22 New T 1988Active Program

dga-gh Northwest corner, west Upper West regionDagaare, Southern 834,000 3.4265%GILLBT, RC, MM, UMC 0.00 Some 1970Active Program

dag-gh Northeast Tamale area, as far as YendiDagbani 866,000 3.5580%AOG, BAP, GILLBT, PR, RC, SDA 0.15 Bible 2007 1974 1935--1955Active Program

ada-gh Southeast, coast east of Accra and inlandDangme 932,000 3.8291%IBS, PR, M 7.50 Bible 1999 1977--1994 1935--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

mzw-gh West central, west of Volta LakeDeg 32,000 0.1315%GILLBT, RC, CA, L, M, PE, SDA 8.40 New T 1996 YesActive Program

ntr-gh East central border with Togo. The paramountDelo 13,000 0.0534%GILLBT, RC, EPRM 0.00 New T 2006 YesActive Program

doy-gh Brong-Ahafo region, Banda quarter calledDoDompo 1,140 0.0047%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

nnu-gh South of Volta Lake and the Chumburung, eaDwang 9,800 0.0403%7.50 None Definite need

eng-gh English 60,500 0.2486%RC, ACM, M, SDA 3.12 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ewe-gh Southeast cornerEwe 2,681,000 11.0149%IBS, PR, RC, UBS, EET, FCG 10.00 Bible 1913--1931 1877--1991 1858--1988Script. exists, adequacy?

gur-gh Northeast, Upper East region, Bolgatanga areFarefare 865,000 3.5538%ANG, AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, SIM, B 0.08 New T 2007 1986 1962--1998Active Program

fod-gh Foodo 1,000 0.0041%None 1998Definite need

ffm-gh North, in small groupsFulfulde, Maasina 12,000 0.0493%0.69 New T 2005 1934Definite need

gaa-gh Southeast, Accra coast areaGa 691,000 2.8390%IBS, PR, M 0.00 Bible 1866--1997 1859--1977 1843--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

gse-gh Ghanaian Sign Language 0 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

acd-gh East central, on Togo border. 9 remote villageGikyode 12,000 0.0493%GILLBT, RC, FAME 0.00 New T 2001 1986--1988Active Program

gjn-gh Northern region, south; west central, upperbraGonja 268,000 1.1011%AOG, PR, RC, UMC, WEC 0.00 New T 1984 1967--2008Active Program

gwx-gh A pocket in +wT [ewe] areaGua 71,000 0.2917%7.50 None No need or unlikely need

hag-gh North central, southeast of Mole game reservHanga 81,000 0.3328%GILLBT, PR, RC, WEC 7.50 New T 1983 1982Active Program

hau-gh Hausa 224,000 0.9203%0.00 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

jwi-gh Southwest corner; Jwira north of Axim fromBaJwira-Pepesa 21,000 0.0863%7.50 None Likely need

kbp-gh NorthKabiye 36,000 0.1479%2.60 Bible 1999 1994--1996 1955--1987Active Program

jmr-gh Middle Northern region, edge of Hanga [hag] Kamara 6,000 0.0247%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

xkt-gh North central, Sandema District, among BulsaKantosi 27,000 0.1109%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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xsm-gh North central, Navrongo DistrictKasem 151,000 0.6204%AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, SIM 0.00 New T 1988--1997 1948--1997Active Program

klu-gh AccraKlao 23,000 0.0945%0.00 New T 1999 1921-1989Definite need

xon-gh Northeast border area, Guerin, Yendi District; Konkomba 596,000 2.4487%AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, LCMS, LCMS 3.50 Bible 1998--2010 1977--1984 1969Active Program

kma-gh Southeast of the Sisaala and west of the MamKonni 4,500 0.0185%GILLBT, SIM 12.50 New T 2004Active Program

kph-gh South of Volta Lake, south of Yeji (ChumburuKplang 1,900 0.0078%0.00 None Active Program

kye-gh Central, near Nchimburu, Kete Krachi areaKrache 68,000 0.2794%0.00 None Active Program

kzc-gh West central, west of WenchiKulango, Bondoukou 32,000 0.1315%PR, RC, M 0.10 New T 1975--1995 1967--1989Likely need

nku-gh West central border areaKulango, Bouna 25,000 0.1027%0.00 None Insufficient information

kus-gh Northeast corner, Bawku DistrictKusaal 489,000 2.0091%ANG, AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, BAS 3.50 New T 1976--1995 1965-2008Active Program

las-gh 100 km south of Bassar, to Yendi, as far as TLama 2,400 0.0099%0.00 New T 1993Active Program

lar-gh A pocket in Ga [gaa] and Twi areas, south ofLarteh 87,000 0.3574%90.00 None No need or unlikely need

lef-gh Southeast, Jasikan townLelemi 58,000 0.2383%GILLBT, RC 12.50 New T 1995 1984Active Program

lig-gh Numasa, northwest Brong-Ahafo; east of SamLigbi 18,000 0.0740%0.03 None Likely need

lob-gh Northwest, along Volta River, a vew villagesLobi 7,200 0.0296%0.00 New T 1965--1985 1940--2002Active Program

lgq-gh SoutheastLogba 8,900 0.0366%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

maw-gh Northeast Northern region, east and west ofGMampruli 256,000 1.0518%AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, SIM, M, SB, 0.00 New T 2001 1943--1998Active Program

mos-gh Moore 358,000 1.4708%12.50 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

nfr-gh West border, east of BondoukouNafaanra 73,000 0.2999%GILLBT, PR, RC 12.50 New T 1984 1982Active Program

nmz-gh Accra, Ho, Kpandu, and Volta regionNawdm 6,000 0.0247%7.50 Some 2010Active Program

naw-gh East central, Lake Volta, mostly Oti River wesNawuri 17,000 0.0698%GILLBT, RC, EPRM, WEC 3.50 Some 1999Active Program

nlu-gh West of Volta Lake near Kplang. 3 villagesNchumbulu 2,100 0.0086%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

nko-gh Southeast, northwest of +wT [ewe]. Some amNkonya 33,000 0.1356%GILLBT 7.50 New T 2010 YesActive Program

bud-gh Ntcham 66,000 0.2712%AOG 0.18 New T 1986--2001 1969Active Program

nyb-gh SoutheastNyangbo 7,600 0.0312%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

nzi-gh Southwest cornerNzema 305,000 1.2531%IBS, RC, UBS, M 7.50 Bible 1999 1985 1984Active Program

sig-gh Upper West region, south of Tumu, 105 km ePaasaal 43,000 0.1767%GILLBT, RC, PE 1.42 New T 2001 1994--1996Active Program

saf-gh West Northern region, west and south of BoleSafaliba 4,800 0.0197%GILLBT, AOG, RC, M 0.00 Some 2003Active Program

sfw-gh SouthwestSehwi 298,000 1.2243%0.00 New T 2004 1998Active Program

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lip-gh Southeast, north of HohoeSekpele 28,000 0.1150%12.50 New T 2009 2003--2005Active Program

snw-gh Southeast, Benua, Bume, Gbodome villagesSelee 14,000 0.0575%AOG 7.50 New T 2009 2003--2005Active Program

sil-gh North central, Tumu DistrictSisaala, Tumulung 125,000 0.5136%AOG, GILLBT, PR, RC, M, MM 0.00 New T 1984 1972Active Program

ssl-gh North central, Lambusie areaSisaala, Western 36,000 0.1479%0.00 Some 1978No need or unlikely need

akp-gh Southeast, north of HohoTSiwu 32,000 0.1315%12.50 New T 2009 2003--2005Active Program

tcd-gh East central, near Togo borderTafi 5,200 0.0214%12.50 None No need or unlikely need

tpm-gh North central, south of Sisaala, Damongo DistTampulma 19,000 0.0781%AOG, PR, SB 0.00 Bible 2000 1978--1994 1972Active Program

kdh-gh Accra mostlyTem 62,000 0.2547%0.00 Some 1998--2005Definite need

bov-gh Volta region, Volta Lake east to Amanfro onHTuwuli 14,000 0.0575%12.50 None 2009Active Program

vag-gh West central, Northern Province, Damongo DiVagla 16,000 0.0657%RC, WEC 3.50 New T 1977 1969Active Program

wlx-gh Northwest cornerWali 164,000 0.6738%RC, MM 0.25 New T 1984 1968Active Program

wss-gh SouthwestWasa 368,000 1.5119%7.50 None No need or unlikely need


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pbp-gn Koundara regionBadyara 8,328 0.0807%0.00 None Active Program

Guinea

French (official), each ethnic group has its own languageMajor Languages:

Peuhl 40%, Malinke 30%, Soussou 20%, smaller ethnic groups 10%Major Ethnic Groups:

Guinea has had a history of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized thegovernment after the death of the first president, Sekou TOURE. Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. CONTE (head of the military government) waselected president of the civilian government. He was reelected in 1998 and again in 2003, though all the polls were marred by irregularities.

History repeated itself in December 2008 when following President CONTE's death, Capt. Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup, seizing power and suspending theconstitution as well as political and union activity. Guinea has maintained some semblance of internal stability despite spillover effects from conflict in Sierra Leone and Liberia.As those countries have rebuilt, however, Guinea's own vulnerability to political and economic crisis has increased. Declining economic conditions and popular dissatisfaction


Africa S. of Sahara7,466,200Cou Pop 2000: ConakryCapital:


Muslim 83.1%, Anamists 12.4%, R. Catholic 3.9%, Protestant 0.58%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bcg-gn BokT region, coast east of Nunez RiverBaga Binari 5,283 0.0512%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bqf-gn Baga Kaloum 0.0000%

bgo-gn Coast between Pongo and KonkourT rivers,exBaga Koga 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bmd-gn Nunez River delta islands, KanfarandeSubpreBaga Manduri 4,580 0.0444%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bgm-gn South of Nunez RiverBaga Mboteni 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bsp-gn BokT and Boffa regions, Nunez River south bBaga Sitemu 47,256 0.4577%PBT 1.07 None Definite need

bsv-gn Between Kapatchez and Pongo riversBaga Sobane 0.0000%

bam-gn Bambara 3,378 0.0327%0.00 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

bza-gn Bandi 9,448 0.0915%1.10 New T 2000 1954--1995Script. exists, adequacy?

bsc-gn Bassari 13,727 0.1330%0.25 New T 1988Active Program

buy-gn Along the coast to Sierra Leone borderBullom So 0.0000%Some 1816No need or unlikely need

daf-gn Lola Prefecture, east of Nzoo on C(te d'IvoireDan 999 0.0097%0.00 New T 1981--1993 1943--1981Active Program

fra-gn French 1,994 0.0193%0.30 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

gus-gn ConakryGuinean Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

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jad-gn Touba area and Toubadinque near Gaoual, bJahanka 27,002 0.2615%0.01 None Definite need

kke-gn East of Timbo, Sokotoro, Wure Kaba, and 33 Kakabe 4,073 0.0395%0.00 None Likely need

kqs-gn South central, Kissidougou regionKissi, Northern 419,655 4.0648%AOG, CMA, PBT 10.50 New T 1966--1986 1935--1968Definite need

knu-gn Southeast at Liberia borderKono 121,507 1.1769%1.76 None Likely need

gkp-gn Southeast at Liberia borderKpelle, Guinea 514,020 4.9789%CMA 2.80 Some 1945--1969Definite need

kri-gn Krio 1,463 0.0142%3.00 New T 1986--1992 1987--1992Definite need

knk-gn Between Faranah and Kissidougou and towarKuranko 81,009 0.7847%0.32 New T 2008 1972 1899--1911Definite need

ldm-gn Between upper Rio Nunez and upper Rio PonLandoma 19,460 0.1885%NTM 0.06 None Definite need

llc-gn West and southwest of Kissidou, Mato River Lele 37,131 0.3597%1.62 None Definite need

lma-gn Limba, East 788 0.0076%0.00 None Likely need

mku-gn Beyla regionManinka, Konyanka 187,889 1.8199%0.01 None Definite need

msc-gn Maninka, Sankaran 76,509 0.7411%0.00 None Active Program

emk-gn Widespread in upper region; central, KankanrManinkakan, Eastern 2,385,180 23.1032%CMA, WEC 0.01 New T 1932--1966 1931--1964Active Program

mev-gn NzTrTkore Prefecture (40,536) east of Kpelle;Mann 94,504 0.9154%CMA 0.88 New T 1978 1946--1987Active Program

mzj-gn Macenta PrefectureManya 59,633 0.5776%0.02 None Active Program

mbv-gn Coast north of Nunez River. 22 villagesMbulungish 6,634 0.0643%0.03 None Likely need

mfg-gn CentralMixifore 13,496 0.1307%0.01 None Definite need

naj-gn Near Boke, Katchek IslandNalu 7,878 0.0763%0.06 None Definite need

fuc-gn Dinguiray (Pulaar), 1 village; near Sareboido, Pulaar 5,733 0.0555%0.02 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

fuf-gn Northwest, Fouta Djallon areaPular 3,735,281 36.1805%CMA, RC, WEC, CR/CRC 0.01 Some 1929--1986Active Program

snk-gn Soninke 0.0000%Some 2001Definite need

sus-gn Mainly southwest and westSusu 1,089,082 10.5490%ANG, CMA, PBT, RC, REF, M, SB, W 0.02 New T 1884--1988 1869--1963Active Program

tod-gn South, between Macenta and KissidougouToma 190,138 1.8417%CMA 4.60 New T 1981 1961Active Program

cou-gn Koundara region and Youkounkoun area, toSWamey 13,162 0.1275%0.09 None Active Program

yal-gn West of Faranah, south toward Sierra LeonebYalunka 85,506 0.8282%MCA, PBT 0.17 New T 2009 1976 1907Definite need


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pbp-gw Northeast cornerBadyara 4,755 0.3038%0.00 None Active Program

Guinea-Bissau

Portuguese (official), Crioulo, African languagesMajor Languages:

African 99% (includes - Balanta 30%, Fula 20%, Manjaca 14%, Mandinga 13%, Papel 7%), European and mulatto less than 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

Since independence from Portugal in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has experienced considerable political and military upheaval. In 1980, a military coup established authoritariandictator Joao Bernardo 'Nino' VIEIRA as president. Despite setting a path to a market economy and multiparty system, VIEIRA's regime was characterized by the suppressionof political opposition and the purging of political rivals. Several coup attempts through the 1980s and early 1990s failed to unseat him.

In 1994 VIEIRA was elected president in the country's first free elections. A military mutiny and resulting civil war in 1998 eventually led to VIEIRA's ouster in May 1999. InFebruary 2000, a transitional government turned over power to opposition leader Kumba YALA, after he was elected president in transparent polling. In September 2003, afteronly three years in office, YALA was ousted by the military in a bloodless coup, and businessman Henrique ROSA was sworn in as interim president. In 2005, former President


Africa S. of Sahara1,285,715Cou Pop 2000: BissauCapital:


Anamists 48.1%, Muslim 44%, R. Catholic 7%, Protestant 0.9%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bab-gw South of Casamance RiverBainouk-Gunyuno 9,199 0.5877%3.50 None 1891--1912Definite need

ble-gw North central and central coastBalanta-Kentohe 412,608 26.3626%NTM, RC, WEC 1.67 New T 2004 1860Active Program

bsc-gw NortheastBassari 529 0.0338%0.00 New T 1988Active Program

bda-gw Northwest, along Senegal borderBayot 2,273 0.1452%0.09 None Active Program

bif-gw Central south, north of Nalu [naj]Biafada 46,566 2.9752%WEC 0.02 None Definite need

bjg-gw Roxa and Bijago islands. Anhaki on CanhabaBidyogo 31,003 1.9809%WEC 3.50 New T 1975 1973Active Program

pov-gw Bijagos IslandsCrioulo, Upper Guinea 213,437 13.6370%RC, WEC 1.00 Bible 1999 1989 1979Active Program

eja-gw Northwest corner, San Domingo DistrictEjamat 24,731 1.5801%0.25 None Active Program

dyo-gw Jola-Fonyi 6,739 0.4306%0.01 Some 2000Active Program

ccj-gw Northwest near Felupe, border area, sparselyKasanga 716 0.0457%0.00 None Definite need

kcj-gw Near BanyunKobiana 716 0.0457%0.00 None Definite need

mnk-gw North central, central, and northeastMandinka 173,360 11.0764%WEC 0.00 New T 1989 1837--2000Active Program

mfv-gw West and northwest of BissauMandjak 191,395 12.2287%RC, WEC 0.60 Some 1968Active Program

mlq-gw Maninkakan, Western 14,892 0.9515%0.00 Some 1997--2003Active Program

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knf-gw Northwest of Bissau, Bula, and C=Mankanya 45,933 2.9348%RC, WEC 0.07 None 2005Active Program

msw-gw North centralMansoanka 16,072 1.0269%0.00 None Active Program

naj-gw Southwest near the coastNalu 9,168 0.5858%0.00 None Definite need

pbo-gw Bissau, Cacheu regionPapel 141,163 9.0193%WEC 0.00 New T 1996 1981Active Program

por-gw Portuguese 4,467 0.2854%0.00 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

fuc-gw North central and northeastPulaar 275,598 17.6087%WEC, YWAM 0.04 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

fuf-gw Pular 1,488 0.0951%0.00 Some 1929--1986Active Program

snk-gw Northeast, north of GaoualSoninke 5,192 0.3317%0.00 Some 2001Definite need

sus-gw Susu 4,348 0.2778%CMA 0.00 New T 1884--1988 1869--1963Active Program

wol-gw Wolof 7,445 0.4757%1.00 New T 1988 1873--1982Active Program


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ayh-ke Arabic, Hadrami Spoken 0.0000%None Definite need

Kenya

English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languagesMajor Languages:

Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, EuropeMajor Ethnic Groups:

Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence in 1963 until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI tookpower in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 1969 until 1982 when the ruling Kenya African National Union (KANU) made itself the solelegal party in Kenya. MOI acceded to internal and external pressure for political liberalization in late 1991. The ethnically fractured opposition failed to dislodge KANU frompower in elections in 1992 and 1997, which were marred by violence and fraud, but were viewed as having generally reflected the will of the Kenyan people.

President MOI stepped down in December 2002 following fair and peaceful elections. Mwai KIBAKI, running as the candidate of the multiethnic, united opposition group, theNational Rainbow Coalition (NARC), defeated KANU candidate Uhuru KENYATTA and assumed the presidency following a campaign centered on an anticorruption platform.


Africa S. of Sahara30,339,770Cou Pop 2000: NairobiCapital:


Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 26%, Animists 10%, Muslim 6%Major Religions - World Factbook:


acx-ke CoastalArabic, Omani Spoken 19,634 0.0490%0.00 None Definite need

acq-ke Arabic, Taizzi-Adeni Spoken 25,932 0.0648%0.00 None Definite need

bob-ke Coast Province, behind Lamu, and Tana RiveBoni 8,564 0.0214%BTL 0.13 None Active Program

gax-ke Eastern Province, Marsabit, Isiolo and MoyaleBorana 292,538 0.7305%BTL, RC, AIC, BCMS, BSK, ACK, SH 0.20 Bible 1995 1875--1979 1870--1966Active Program

bxk-ke Western Province, Bungoma District, Mt. ElgoBukusu 1,030,399 2.5730%BAP, F, RC, BSK, RCEA 20.83 New T 2010 1993 1984--1995Active Program

bji-ke Moyale, Marsabit Township areaBurji 10,186 0.0254%0.00 New T 1993Adequate Scripture exists

coh-ke Coast Province, Kilifi DistrictChonyi 176,082 0.4397%0.00 None Likely need

cuh-ke Eastern Province, South Meru DistrictChuka 165,730 0.4138%0.00 None Likely need

ccl-ke Cutchi-Swahili 1,482 0.0037%0.00 None Insufficient information

dsh-ke Eastern Province, Marsabit District, Lake TurkDaasanach 8,564 0.0214%BTL, RC, AIC 0.11 Some 1997--2000Active Program

dal-ke Coast Province, Lamu and Tana River districtDahalo 617 0.0015%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

dig-ke Coast Province, Kwale District, south of MomDigo 315,784 0.7885%BTL, CBFMS, BR, ACK 0.08 New T 2007 1982--2000Active Program

dug-ke Coast Province, West Kwale District, south ofDuruma 359,440 0.8976%BTL, CBFMS, RC, SA 0.00 New T 1999 1992Active Program

elo-ke Eastern Province, Marsabit District, Lake TurkEl Molo 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

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ebu-ke Eastern Province, Embu DistrictEmbu 624,291 1.5589%RC, BSK, ACK 0.00 None Active Program

enb-ke Rift Valley Province, Elgeyo Marakwet DistrictEndo 172,345 0.4304%BTL, RC, AIC 15.00 New T 2008 1998--2000Active Program

eng-ke English 58,791 0.1468%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ggh-ke Garreh-Ajuran 186,267 0.4651%RC, AIC, ACK 0.10

kik-ke West central, Central Province, Kiambu, MuraGikuyu 6,906,733 17.2468%IBS, ORTH, RC, AIC, BSK, ACK 0.00 Bible 1951--1965 1926--1994 1903--1964Adequate Scripture exists

nyf-ke Coast Province, Kilifi and Kwale districts, nortGiryama 906,602 2.2639%BAP, BTL, RC, AIC, CMS, ACK 0.00 Bible 1901 1901--2004 1848--1999Active Program

guj-ke Nairobi mostlyGujarati 153,371 0.3830%GR 0.02 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

guz-ke Nyanza Province, Kisii District, south of KavirGusii 2,302,162 5.7487%RC, BSK, PAG, SL 0.00 Bible 1988 1948--1975 1929--1967Adequate Scripture exists

hin-ke Hindi 4,816 0.0120%0.00 Bible 1818--2000 1811--1998 1806--1962Adequate Scripture exists

ida-ke Western Province, Kakamega DistrictIdakho-Isukha-Tiriki 557,764 1.3928%0.00 New T 2006 2000Active Program

kfr-ke Nairobi, Mombasa, and main trade routesKachchi 28,318 0.0707%GR 0.05 Some 1834--2004Definite need

kln-ke Kalenjin 4,183,717 10.4471%AIC, BSK 0.00

kam-ke South central, Eastern Province, Machakos aKamba 3,941,702 9.8428%IBS, RC, AIC, BSK 0.00 Bible 1956 1920--2005 1850--1999Adequate Scripture exists

xki-ke 32 primary schools for the deaf in Hola, KapsKenyan Sign Language 363,959 0.9088%CC 35.80 None 2010Active Program

gom-ke NairobiKonkani, Goanese 7,108 0.0177%GR, IBS 0.00 Bible 2006 1818--1999 1821--1966Adequate Scripture exists

kuj-ke The first 4 dialects are in Nyanza Province, KKuria 196,454 0.4906%MEN, BSK, ACK, L, PE 0.00 New T 1996 1969--1975Active Program

rag-ke Western Province, Vihiga DistrictLogooli 359,083 0.8967%F, RC, PE 0.00 Bible 1951 1925--1996 1911--1939Active Program

luo-ke Nyanza ProvinceLuo 4,637,601 11.5805%IBS, RC, AIC, BSK, ACK, SL 0.00 Bible 1953--1977 1926 1911--1964Adequate Scripture exists

luy-ke Luyia 3,238,837 8.0877%IBS, RC, BSK, CMS, COG, ACK, PE, 0.00

mas-ke Rift Valley Province, Kajiado and Narok districMaasai 684,318 1.7088%PR, RC, AIC, BSK, ACK, PE 8.49 Bible 1991 1923--1967 1905--1961Adequate Scripture exists

mlk-ke Coast Province, Tana River District, Tana RivMalakote 11,642 0.0291%BTL, RC 0.00 None Active Program

mer-ke Eastern Province, Meru District, northeast of Meru 1,899,066 4.7421%RC, BSK, ACK, M, PE 0.00 Bible 1964 1952--1988 1921--1955Adequate Scripture exists

mws-ke Eastern Province, Central Meru DistrictMwimbi-Muthambi 165,730 0.4138%RC, M, PE 0.00 None Likely need

kcn-ke Kibera, outside NairobiNubi 10,981 0.0274%0.01 None No need or unlikely need

nle-ke Western Province, Lake Victoria area, KakamNyala, East 82,864 0.2069%0.00 None Insufficient information

nyd-ke Western Province, Kakamega District, aboveNyore 284,108 0.7094%IBS, BSK, COG, ACK, PE 0.00 Bible 1998 1936--1996 1915--1995Adequate Scripture exists

oki-ke Rift Valley Province, Nakuru District, east MaOkiek 0.0000%None Likely need

omt-ke Rift Valley Province, Narok District, Lemek arOmotik 592 0.0015%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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orc-ke North Eastern and Coast provinces, Garissa aOrma 80,037 0.1999%BTL, REF, AIC, SHM 0.02 Some 2000Active Program

pan-ke NairobiPanjabi, Eastern 48,344 0.1207%GR 0.10 Bible 1959--2002 1815 1818--1954Adequate Scripture exists

poj-ke Pokomo, Lower 42,201 0.1054%BTL, RC, AIC, L, M 0.00

pkb-ke Coast Province, Tana River District, Upper anPokomo, Upper 42,201 0.1054%M 0.00 New T 2004 2007Active Program

pko-ke Rift Valley Province, Baringo and West PokotPokoot 384,178 0.9593%RC, AIC, BSK, ACK, L, RCEA 15.00 New T 2009 1967--1987 1936--1991Adequate Scripture exists

rel-ke Eastern Province, Marsabit District, between Rendille 46,566 0.1163%BTL, RC, AIC 0.19 Some 1993--2000Active Program

spy-ke Western Province, Mt. Elgon District; Rift VallSabaot 208,097 0.5196%BTL 0.00 New T 1998 1987--1993Active Program

tga-ke Coast Province, Taita District, Taita Hills, SagSagalla 107,047 0.2673%RC, BSK, ACK, PE 0.00 New T 1994 1892--1994Likely need

saq-ke Samburu District, Lake Baringo south and easSamburu 213,916 0.5342%RC, AIC, ACK, IFM, PE 1.30 None Active Program

ssn-ke Coast Province, Lamu District, Tana River lowSanye 11,837 0.0296%0.69 None Likely need

som-ke Northeastern Province, Wajir areaSomali 544,138 1.3588%IBS, RC, BSK, ACK 0.01 Bible 1979 1972--1976 1915--1935Adequate Scripture exists

suh-ke Suba 187,723 0.4688%BTL 0.00

swh-ke Coast ProvinceSwahili 223,895 0.5591%IBS, RC, BSK, ACK, L, SHM 0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists

dav-ke Coast Province, Taita District, Taita hillsTaita 345,940 0.8638%ACK 0.00 Bible 1997 1922--1990 1904--1985Adequate Scripture exists

tle-ke Talai 47,847 0.1195%0.00

tvs-ke Coast Province, Taita District, Taveta area; TTaveta 24,420 0.0610%CMS 5.88 New T 1906 1892--1905Likely need

teo-ke Western Province, Busia DistrictTeso 342,923 0.8563%0.00 Bible 1961 1930--1966 1910--1960Adequate Scripture exists

thk-ke Eastern Province, East Meru District, Embu DTharaka 162,985 0.4070%BTL, AIC, M, PE 0.00 New T 2002 1934--1996Active Program

tuy-ke Baringo District north of Nakuru townTugen, North 262,477 0.6554%AIC 0.00 None Likely need

tuv-ke Rift Valley Province, Turkana, Samburu,TransTurkana 494,775 1.2355%RC, REF, AIC, BSK, PE, SA 6.35 New T 1986 1972--1994Adequate Scripture exists

muu-ke Laikipia District, Mukogodo Division, MukogodYaaku 527 0.0013%0.00 None No need or unlikely need


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afr-ls Afrikaans 2,621 0.1365%3.50 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Lesotho

Sesotho (southern Sotho), English (official), Zulu, XhosaMajor Languages:

Sotho 99.7%, Europeans, Asians, and other 0.3%,Major Ethnic Groups:

Basutoland was renamed the Kingdom of Lesotho upon independence from the UK in 1966. The Basuto National Party ruled for the first two decades. King MOSHOESHOEwas exiled in 1990, but returned to Lesotho in 1992 and was reinstated in 1995. Constitutional government was restored in 1993 after seven years of military rule. In 1998,violent protests and a military mutiny following a contentious election prompted a brief but bloody intervention by South African and Botswanan military forces under the aegis ofthe Southern African Development Community. Subsequent constitutional reforms restored relative political stability. Peaceful parliamentary elections were held in 2002, but theNational Assembly elections of February 2007 were hotly contested and aggrieved parties continue to periodically demonstrate their distrust of the results.


Africa S. of Sahara2,143,141Cou Pop 2000: MaseruCapital:


R. Catholic 45%, Protestant 35%, Anamists 6%, Baha'i 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


eng-ls English 3,969 0.2068%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ssw-ls Phuthi 48,263 2.5143%0.00 Bible 1996 1981--1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

sot-ls Sotho, Southern 1,635,427 85.1984%ANG, RC, DRC, LE 8.02 Bible 1879 1855--1982 1993Script. exists, adequacy?

xho-ls Sebapala Valley, villages near Tosing; Tele VXhosa 22,004 1.1463%10.00 Bible 1859-1997 1846--1987 1833-1987Script. exists, adequacy?

zul-ls Butha-Buthe District, Caledonspoort Border PZulu 303,154 15.7930%10.00 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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bza-lr Northwest, Lofa CountyBandi 103,514 2.8090%ANG, LBT, SFM, SIM, BALA, PE 0.00 New T 2000 1954--1995Script. exists, adequacy?

Liberia

English 20% (official), some 20 ethnic group languages, of which a few can be written and are used in correspondenceMajor Languages:

indigenous African tribes 95% (including Kpelle, Bassa, Gio, Kru, Grebo, Mano, Krahn, Gola, Gbandi, Loma, Kissi, Vai, Dei, Bella,Major Ethnic Groups:

Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo-Liberians were able to establish a republic. William TUBMAN, presidentfrom 1944-71, did much to promote foreign investment and to bridge the economic, social, and political gaps between the descendents of the original settlers and theinhabitants of the interior. In 1980, a military coup led by Samuel DOE ushered in a decade of authoritarian rule. In December 1989, Charles TAYLOR launched a rebellionagainst DOE's regime that led to a prolonged civil war in which DOE himself was killed.

A period of relative peace in 1997 allowed for elections that brought TAYLOR to power, but major fighting resumed in 2000. An August 2003 peace agreement ended the warand prompted the resignation of former president Charles TAYLOR, who faces war crimes charges in The Hague related to his involvement in Sierra Leone's civil war. After two


Africa S. of Sahara3,164,156Cou Pop 2000: MonroviaCapital:


Anamists 49%, Prot. 21%, Marg Ch. 13%, R. Catholic 3%, Muslim 13%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bsq-lr Central, Grand Bassa, Rivercess, and MontseBassa 540,323 14.6625%AOG, AP, PBT, RC, SIM, MM, SB, U 0.00 New T 1970 1844--1988Script. exists, adequacy?

daf-lr North central, Nimba CountyDan 279,539 7.5857%AOG, WEC 0.13 New T 1981--1993 1943--1981Active Program

dee-lr Montserrado County near the coast; MonroviaDewoin 12,589 0.3416%BAP, LBT, RC, PE 3.70 None Likely need

eng-lr English 44,990 1.2209%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

ggb-lr Central, Nimba County, west of Cestos RiverGbii 8,704 0.2362%MM 7.50 None Likely need

glr-lr Northeast, Grand Gedeh CountyGlaro-Twabo 4,560 0.1237%AOG, NTM 7.50 None Active Program

oub-lr Northeast. 6 towns each side of the borderGlio-Oubi 5,439 0.1476%AOG, MBL 7.50 None Likely need

gol-lr West, between Mano and St. Paul riversGola 136,477 3.7035%LBT, RC, SIM, PE 0.82 Some YesDefinite need

gry-lr Grand Gedeh County, southeast coast and inlGrebo, Barclayville 36,840 0.9997%BAP, M, PE 7.50 None Likely need

grv-lr Eastern border, including BarroboGrebo, Central 31,092 0.8437%7.50 None Definite need

gec-lr Eastern Province, Maryland County, east bordGrebo, Gboloo 87,515 2.3748%NTM, EBT, UPAG 7.50 None No need or unlikely need

gbo-lr Southeast, Grand Gedeh, Maryland, and Kru Grebo, Northern 118,992 3.2290%BAP, LBT, AOG 5.07 New T 1989 1838--1987Script. exists, adequacy?

grj-lr Eastern Province, Grand Gedeh and MarylanGrebo, Southern 32,278 0.8759%BAP, EP, M, RC 3.50 None Definite need

kss-lr Extreme northwest corner, Lofa CountyKisi, Southern 175,703 4.7680%AOG, LBT, ELC, SP 3.50 New T 1991 1982--1987Definite need

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klu-lr Eastern Province, Coast and inlandKlao 286,017 7.7615%CMS, SB, UMC 3.50 New T 1999 1921-1989Definite need

xpe-lr CentralKpelle, Liberia 757,635 20.5595%BAP, L, UMC 9.10 New T 1967 1922--1964Definite need

kqo-lr Northeast near C(te d'Ivoire borderKrahn, Eastern 73,058 1.9825%AOG 3.50 New T 1996 1953--1994Script. exists, adequacy?

krw-lr Eastern Province near C(te d'Ivoire borderKrahn, Western 74,303 2.0163%LBT, IND 3.50 New T 1992--1995Script. exists, adequacy?

ted-lr Glawlo dialect is southeast; others in southweKrumen, Tepo 3,109 0.0844%7.50 New T 1995 1921--1981Definite need

blh-lr Lofa County, south of Bandi and Loma, north Kuwaa 19,896 0.5399%LBT, LCL, PE 7.50 New T 1989 1982Script. exists, adequacy?

lir-lr Liberian English 93,609 2.5402%34.33 None No need or unlikely need

lom-lr Northwest, Loffa County, border areaLoma 220,419 5.9814%LBT, LCL 0.14 New T 1971 1949--1967Script. exists, adequacy?

mku-lr North, bordering GuineaManinka, Konyanka 0.0000%None Definite need

emk-lr No indigenous region in LiberiaManinkakan, Eastern 47,597 1.2916%0.77 New T 1932--1966 1931--1964Active Program

mev-lr North central, Nimba CountyMann 282,655 7.6703%AOG, BAP, UMC, WEC 0.81 New T 1978 1946--1987Active Program

mzj-lr Manya 70,571 1.9150%0.00 None Active Program

men-lr Mende 30,621 0.8309%CMS, LCMS, LCMS, SDA, UMC 0.00 Bible 1959 1956--2003 1867--1954No need or unlikely need

krn-lr East, Sinoe County, and Grand-Gedeh CountSapo 49,120 1.3329%AOG, SB 3.50 Some 1956Likely need

tja-lr Sinoe County, north of GreenvilleTajuasohn 14,922 0.4049%NTM, SB 7.50 None Definite need

vai-lr WestVai 139,122 3.7753%ANG, BAP, LBT, M 0.23 New T 2002 1995Definite need


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arz-ly Arabic, Egyptian Spoken 488,051 7.5533%0.42 New T 1932 1905--1991Definite need

Libya

Arabic, Italian, English, all are widely understood in the major citiesMajor Languages:

Berber and Arab 97%, Greeks, Maltese, Italians, Egyptians, Pakistanis, Turks, Indians, TunisiansMajor Ethnic Groups:

The Italians supplanted the Ottoman Turks in the area around Tripoli in 1911 and did not relinquish their hold until 1943 when defeated in World War II. Libya then passed to UNadministration and achieved independence in 1951. Following a 1969 military coup, Col. Muammar Abu Minyar al-QADHAFI began to espouse his own political system, theThird Universal Theory. The system is a combination of socialism and Islam derived in part from tribal practices and is supposed to be implemented by the Libyan peoplethemselves in a unique form of "direct democracy."

QADHAFI has always seen himself as a revolutionary and visionary leader. He used oil funds during the 1970s and 1980s to promote his ideology outside Libya, supportingsubversives and terrorists abroad to hasten the end of Marxism and capitalism. In addition, beginning in 1973, he engaged in military operations in northern Chad's Aozou Strip


North Africa5,115,450Cou Pop 2000: TripoliCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 97%, Orthodox 1.8%, R. Catholic 1%, Protestant 0.2%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ayl-ly Especially north halfArabic, Libyan Spoken 4,427,854 68.5272%0.00 None Definite need

arb-ly Arabic, Standard 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

auj-ly East, CyrenaicaAwjilah 3,552 0.0550%0.00 None Insufficient information

cja-ly Cham, Western 0.0000%None Definite need

rmt-ly Domari 37,297 0.5772%0.00 None Definite need

gha-ly GhadamFs, a small oasis near Algeria-TunisiGhadames 2,105 0.0326%0.00 None Likely need

ita-ly Italian 25,921 0.4012%0.00 Bible 1471--1985 1530--2000 1531--1984Adequate Scripture exists

lbs-ly Libyan Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

jbn-ly West, Jabal Nafusah region, Tripolitania, NaluNafusi 201,405 3.1170%0.00 None Definite need

swn-ly TripolitaniaSawknah 6,450 0.0998%0.00 None Likely need

thv-ly Hoggar in south Hoggar (Ajjer) Mountain areaTamahaq, Tahaggart 23,122 0.3578%SDM 0.00 Some 1948--1965Definite need

tuq-ly Southwest border area, Al Katrun and MaknuTedaga 37,049 0.5734%0.00 None Definite need

zag-ly From Sudan and Chad as far east as 'UweynZaghawa 9,636 0.1491%0.00 None Definite need


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swb-mg Comorian 24,257 0.1140%AIM 0.01 New T 1995 1983Script. exists, adequacy?

Madagascar

French (official), Malagasy (official)Major Languages:

Malayo-Indonesian (Merina and related Betsileo), Cotiers (mixed African, Malayo-Indonesian, and Arab ancestry - Betsimisaraka, Major Ethnic Groups:

Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896 but regained independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assemblyelections were held ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned tothe presidency.

The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner. RAVALOMANANA achieved a second term following a landslide victory in the generally free andfair presidential elections of 2006. In early 2009, protests due to increasing restrictions on opposition press and activities resulted in RAVALOMANANA stepping down and the


Africa S. of Sahara15,506,472Cou Pop 2000: AntananarivoCapital:


Traditional beliefs 45%, Protestant 26%, Roman Catholic 26%,Major Religions - World Factbook:


fra-mg French 117,107 0.5503%1.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

mzc-mg Madagascar Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Definite need

xmv-mg North tip, Antsiranana ProvinceMalagasy, Antankarana 123,783 0.5816%5.97 None Definite need

bhr-mg South central, Ibara, south of Betsileo, west ofMalagasy, Bara 589,570 2.7703%5.35 None Definite need

msh-mg Southwest, Toliara Province, Toliara and MorMalagasy, Masikoro 109,158 0.5129%0.00 None Definite need

bmm-m East coast, Toamasina Province, MananaraAMalagasy, Northern Betsimisara 1,091,581 5.1292%14.96 None Definite need

plt-mg CentralMalagasy, Plateau 13,644,363 64.1127%14.56 Bible 1835--1938 1830--1990 1828--1987Adequate Scripture exists

skg-mg Northwest, Mahajanga Province, Maintirano,Malagasy, Sakalava 424,504 1.9947%16.73 None Definite need

bjq-mg East coast, Toamasina Province, Mahanoro DMalagasy, Southern Betsimisara 727,719 3.4194%0.00 None Definite need

tdx-mg South, Toliara Province, Beloha, Tsihombe,AMalagasy, Tandroy-Mahafaly 788,363 3.7044%13.43 None Definite need

txy-mg Southeast coast; south of Onilahy River, soutMalagasy, Tanosy 412,697 1.9392%15.00 None Definite need

xmw-mg North centralMalagasy, Tsimihety 1,429,134 6.7153%12.36 Some 1924Likely need

mfe-mg Morisyen 5,841 0.0274%0.00 Some 1885--1900Active Program

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rcf-mg Reunion Creole French 77,878 0.3659%1.00 None Likely need


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afr-mw Afrikaans 2,735 0.0177%0.00 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Malawi

English (official), Chichewa (official), other languages important regionallyMajor Languages:

Chewa, Nyanja, Tumbuka, Yao, Lomwe, Sena, Tonga, Ngoni, Ngonde, Asian, EuropeanMajor Ethnic Groups:

Established in 1891, the British protectorate of Nyasaland became the independent nation of Malawi in 1964. After three decades of one-party rule under President HastingsKamuzu BANDA the country held multiparty elections in 1994, under a provisional constitution that came into full effect the following year.

Current President Bingu wa MUTHARIKA, elected in May 2004 after a failed attempt by the previous president to amend the constitution to permit another term, struggled toassert his authority against his predecessor and subsequently started his own party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in 2005. As president, MUTHARIKA has overseensubstantial economic improvement but because of political deadlock in the legislature, his minority party has been unable to pass significant legislation, and anti-corruptionmeasures have stalled. Population growth, increasing pressure on agricultural lands, corruption, and the spread of HIV/AIDS pose major problems for Malawi.


Africa S. of Sahara10,385,849Cou Pop 2000: LilongweCapital:


Prot. 36%, RC 26%, Marg. Ch. 19%, Muslim 15%, Trad. beliefs 4%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bem-mw Bemba 184,601 1.1950%0.00 Bible 1956--1983 1916--1991 1904--1948Adequate Scripture exists

ben-mw Bengali 0.0000%Bible 1809--2000 1801--1984 1800--1980Adequate Scripture exists

eng-mw English 8,277 0.0536%1.10 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fip-mw Fipa 68,370 0.4426%0.00 New T 1988Definite need

ell-mw Greek 4,102 0.0266%0.00 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

guj-mw Gujarati 40,612 0.2629%0.03 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

kfr-mw Kachchi 62,330 0.4035%GR 0.00 Some 1834--2004Definite need

kzn-mw Southeast border, south of Mlanje and Cholo, Kokola 248,217 1.6068%1.01 None No need or unlikely need

lai-mw Northwest tip, Tanzania and Zambia borderLambya 54,508 0.3529%6.98 None Definite need

lon-mw Southeast, south of Lake Kilwa, south of the Lomwe, Malawi 302,820 1.9603%1.62 None Likely need

ndh-mw Ndali 81,058 0.5247%0.00 None Active Program

nyy-mw North tip, south of the Lambya, west of Lake Nyakyusa-Ngonde 433,384 2.8055%MOR, PR, RC 1.33 Bible 1993--1996 1908--1966 1895--1961Active Program

nya-mw West central and southwestNyanja 8,369,863 54.1826%IBS, PR, RC, UBS, L 3.30 Bible 1905 1886--1960 1884--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

por-mw Portuguese 13,674 0.0885%0.00 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

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swk-mw South tip bordering MozambiqueSena, Malawi 327,046 2.1171%RC, UBS, WW, AEF/AEC 0.00 New T 2006 2000Script. exists, adequacy?

sna-mw Shona 68,370 0.4426%0.00 Bible 1949--1980 1907 1897--1994Script. exists, adequacy?

tog-mw Northern Province, North of Bandawe, west sTonga 205,918 1.3330%PR, RC, CSM 2.50 Bible 1987 1921--1939 1890--1948Script. exists, adequacy?

tum-mw Northern Province, west shore of Lake MalawiTumbuka 1,138,606 7.3708%AOG, PR, RC, CSM, L, SDA 4.53 Bible 1957--1980 1911 1904--1994Definite need

urd-mw Urdu 0.0000%Bible 1843--1998 1758--2000 1747--1894Likely need

yao-mw Southeast tip of Lake Malawi area, borderingYao 1,211,283 7.8413%ANG, BAP, PR, RC, UBS, L 3.49 Bible 1920 1898--1994 1880--1935Definite need

zul-mw Zulu 125,760 0.8141%0.00 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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mey-ml Nioro and NaraArabic, Hasanya 654,434 4.7435%CBFMS, EBM 0.01 None Likely need

Mali

French (official), Bambara 80%, numerous African languagesMajor Languages:

Mande 50% (Bambara, Malinke, Soninke), Peul 17%, Voltaic 12%, Songhai 6%, Tuareg and Moor 10%, other 5%Major Ethnic Groups:

The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made upthe Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 by a military coup - led by the current president Amadou TOURE - enablingMali's emergence as one of the strongest democracies on the continent. President Alpha KONARE won Mali's first democratic presidential election in 1992 and was reelected in1997. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, KONARE stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE, who was subsequently elected to a secondterm in 2007. The elections were widely judged to be free and fair.


Africa S. of Sahara10,685,948Cou Pop 2000: BamakoCapital:


Muslim 86.3%, Trad. religions 11.2%, R. Catholic 1.7%, Prot. 0.8%Major Religions - World Factbook:


apc-ml Arabic, North Levantine Spoken 0.0000%Some 1973Definite need

bog-ml Bamako school for deaf children, separated inBamako Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

bam-ml Bamanankan 3,653,464 26.4814%AOG, CMA, IBS, RC, UBS, GMU, SB 1.09 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

bxw-ml Danderesso Administrative District, north ofSiBankagooma 5,326 0.0386%1.00 None Definite need

bbo-ml A rectangle-like area around Bura and MafunBobo Madare, Northern 22,192 0.1609%CMA, RC 0.00 Bible 2005 1981 1965Active Program

bmq-ml A triangle between San and Sofara on Bani RiBomu 203,819 1.4773%CMA, RC, ECE 0.00 Bible 1999 1954--1994 1937--1964Active Program

bzx-ml MiTrou (near Ke-Maacina) to Tamani on NigerBozo, Hainyaxo 181,087 1.3126%0.01 None Likely need

bze-ml Administrative circles of DjennT, Mopti, YouwBozo, Jenaama 174,522 1.2650%CMA 0.00 None Definite need

boo-ml Administrative circle of Youwarou, ArrondisseBozo, Tiema Ciewe 4,568 0.0331%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

boz-ml Koa to MiTrou on Niger River; DiafarabiT toSeBozo, Tieyaxo 181,087 1.3126%EEPM, GMU 0.00 None Definite need

dba-ml Extreme northwest plateau. 7 villagesDogon, Bangeri Me 1,775 0.0129%0.00 None Definite need

dbu-ml Plateau area north border, separated from ToDogon, Bondum Dom 28,535 0.2068%0.00 None Definite need

dbg-ml Northeast of Bandiagara, Nandoli as center. 1Dogon, Dogul Dom 18,138 0.1315%0.00 None Definite need

dds-ml Donno So in Bandiagara area; Kamba So in KDogon, Donno So 52,334 0.3793%0.00 New T 1988Active Program

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djm-ml Large sparsely populated area east of Dogon Dogon, Jamsay 150,188 1.0886%0.00 None Likely need

dkl-ml Pinia administrative area, between Sevare anDogon, Kolum So 27,726 0.2010%0.00 None Likely need

dtk-ml Bankass nearly to KoroDogon, Tene Kan 146,723 1.0635%0.00 None Active Program

dtm-ml Large area southwest of BankassDogon, Tomo Kan 153,423 1.1121%3.50 None Active Program

dts-ml Cliff from Yendoumman to IdyeliDogon, Toro So 57,765 0.4187%0.00 New T 1957--1994 1933--1984Active Program

dtt-ml East of Douentza 80km along a paved road.ADogon, Toro Tegu 3,350 0.0243%0.00 None Definite need

dux-ml Sikasso region (3rd), Kadiolo and SikassoprefDuungooma 97,556 0.7071%0.00 None Active Program

fra-ml French 11,992 0.0869%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

ffm-ml Central. Western in Segou and Macina areas;Fulfulde, Maasina 887,697 6.4343%CMA, L, P, CR/CRC 0.00 New T 2005 1934Definite need

jad-ml Kotema and Niebore villages, near Guinea boJahanka 1,270 0.0092%0.00 None Definite need

yal-ml Extreme southwest corner, Faleya region, to Jalunga 9,260 0.0671%NTM 0.00 New T 2009 1976 1907Definite need

jow-ml 3rd region, Kadiolo Prefecture, LoulouniSubprJowulu 10,290 0.0746%0.00 Some 2004Active Program

dyu-ml Jula 69,683 0.5051%0.00 New T 1993--1997 1992Active Program

xkg-ml Kaarta-Bine and Gumbu regions, about 70 ethKagoro 29,963 0.2172%0.59 None No need or unlikely need

kfz-ml Southeast of Dinangourou, east of Sangha, nKoromfe 0.0000%None 2008Active Program

mwk-ml Kita west to Tambaoura cliff rangeManinkakan, Kita 836,198 6.0610%CMA, WEC 0.00 None Active Program

mlq-ml West of Tambaoura cliff range at Mali-GuineaManinkakan, Western 139,366 1.0102%MPN, SB, UWM 0.20 Some 1997--2003Active Program

rkm-ml Koula, Diarani, YelenT, Kuna, Dialassagou,OMarka 34,841 0.2525%0.50 Some 1987Definite need

mos-ml Dogon area, near Burkina Faso border; elsewMoore 30,993 0.2246%0.00 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

pnq-ml South of Bandiagara, straddling Mali-Burkina Pana 4,865 0.0353%0.00 None Active Program

fuc-ml Settled primarily in northwestern Mali around Pulaar 219,306 1.5896%0.00 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

fuf-ml Western Mali from Guinea up to about KeniTbPular 69,683 0.5051%0.00 Some 1929--1986Active Program

stj-ml Samo, Matya 0.0000%None Definite need

knz-ml L=grFmmß dialect spoken in at least 6 villageSamoma 1,200 0.0087%0.00 Some 1978Definite need

myk-ml Senoufo, Mamara 805,526 5.8387%CMA, RC 0.66 New T 2006 1967--2007Active Program

sep-ml Villages of Bakoronidougou, GouaniTresso,FiSenoufo, Sicite 2,663 0.0193%0.00 Some 1995Active Program

spp-ml At SikassoSenoufo, Supyire 310,694 2.2520%CMA 0.05 Some 2008 1979--1998Active Program

shz-ml South of the Duun language area around KadiSenoufo, Syenara 91,433 0.6627%PV 1.84 None Active Program

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sif-ml BamakoSiamou 22,430 0.1626%0.00 Some 2009Active Program

hmb-ml Hombori area, halfway between Gao and MopSonghay, Humburi Senni 16,852 0.1221%0.00 Some 2000Definite need

khq-ml Niger River from DjennT to east of TimbuktuSonghay, Koyra Chiini 224,696 1.6287%CMA, EBM, RC 0.00 New T 1936 1928Active Program

ses-ml Southeast, along Niger River from GourmaRhSonghay, Koyraboro Senni 381,710 2.7667%EBM, RC 0.01 New T 1936-1976 1936-1976Active Program

snk-ml Nioro, Nara, Banamba, YTlTmanT, Kayes priSoninke 975,564 7.0712%0.00 Some 2001Definite need

dsq-ml 7th region, 300 km east-west by 200 kmnorth-Tadaksahak 88,770 0.6434%WV 0.01 None Definite need

ttq-ml East Mali, Menaka, and Gao regionsTamajaq 264,795 1.9193%CMA, EBM, WV 0.07 Some 1979--2006Active Program

taq-ml Central, Timbuktu area, and northeast MaliTamasheq 348,416 2.5254%CMA, F, GR, EBM, WV 0.01 New T 2003 1953Definite need

wol-ml BamakoWolof 47,973 0.3477%0.40 New T 1988 1873--1982Active Program

kao-ml BafoulabT, Kayes principal townsXaasongaxango 167,240 1.2122%L, MPN 0.63 New T 2008 1997Active Program

dje-ml South of Menaka at Niger border, Tabankort aZarmaci 0.0000%Bible 1990 1954 1934Active Program


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bam-mr Bambara 15,671 0.4889%0.00 Bible 1961--1987 1933 1923--1942Active Program

Mauritania

Arabic (official), Pulaar, Soninke, French, Hassaniya, WolofMajor Languages:

mixed Maur/black 40%, Moor 30%, black 30%Major Ethnic Groups:

Independent from France in 1960, Mauritania annexed the southern third of the former Spanish Sahara (now Western Sahara) in 1976, but relinquished it after three years ofraids by the Polisario guerrilla front seeking independence for the territory. Maaouya Ould Sid Ahmed TAYA seized power in a coup in 1984 and ruled Mauritania with a heavyhand for more than two decades. A series of presidential elections that he held were widely seen as flawed.

A bloodless coup in August 2005 deposed President TAYA and ushered in a military council that oversaw a transition to democratic rule. Independent candidate Sidi OuldCheikh ABDALLAHI was inaugurated in April 2007 as Mauritania's first freely and fairly elected president. His term ended prematurely in August 2008 when a military juntadeposed him and ushered in a military council government. Meanwhile, the country continues to experience ethnic tensions among its black population (Afro-Mauritanians) and


North Africa2,667,859Cou Pop 2000: NouakchottCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 99.7%, Proselytization is illegalMajor Religions - World Factbook:


fra-mr French 4,702 0.1467%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

mey-mr Hassaniyya 2,642,826 82.4579%0.00 None Likely need

ime-mr Near Nouakchott, from Cape Timiris to NouadImeraguen 626 0.0195%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

kor-mr Korean 0.0000%Bible 1911--1993 1887--1983 1882--1961Adequate Scripture exists

fuc-mr Pulaar 258,532 8.0664%0.00 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

snk-mr Chamama regionSoninke 139,616 4.3561%0.00 Some 2001Definite need

wol-mr Wolof 14,669 0.4577%0.00 New T 1988 1873--1982Active Program

zen-mr South, Mederdra to Atlantic coastZenaga 0.0000%HGM None No need or unlikely need


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bho-mu Urban and ruralBhojpuri 400,546 30.9516%GR 0.00 Bible 1818-1987 1999--2006 1911--1982Adequate Scripture exists

Mauritius

English (official), Creole, French (official), Hindi, Urdu, Hakka, BhojpuriMajor Languages:

Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%Major Ethnic Groups:

Although known to Arab and Malay sailors as early as the 10th century, Mauritius was first explored by the Portuguese in the 16th century and subsequently settled by theDutch - who named it in honor of Prince Maurits van NASSAU - in the 17th century. The French assumed control in 1715, developing the island into an important naval baseoverseeing Indian Ocean trade, and establishing a plantation economy of sugar cane. The British captured the island in 1810, during the Napoleonic Wars. Mauritius remained astrategically important British naval base, and later an air station, playing an important role during World War II for anti-submarine and convoy operations, as well as thecollection of signals intelligence.

Independence from the UK was attained in 1968. A stable democracy with regular free elections and a positive human rights record, the country has attracted considerable


Africa S. of Sahara1,179,368Cou Pop 2000: Port LouisCapital:


Hindu 52%, RC 26%, Protestant 2.3%, Muslim 16.6%, other 3.1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


hak-mu Chinese, Hakka 4,098 0.3167%0.00 Bible 1916 1883--1993 1860--1995No need or unlikely need

cmn-mu Chinese, Mandarin 20,835 1.6100%0.00 Bible 1874--1983 1857--1981 1864--1986Adequate Scripture exists

yue-mu Chinese, Yue 0.0000%Bible 1894--1981 1877 1862--1903Adequate Scripture exists

eng-mu English 3,193 0.2467%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fra-mu French 0.0000%Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

guj-mu Gujarati 2,019 0.1560%0.00 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

mar-mu Marathi 16,951 1.3099%0.00 None 1821--2002 1811--1982 1807--1957Adequate Scripture exists

mfe-mu Morisyen 640,687 49.5082%ANG, RC, UBS 0.00 Some 1885--1900Active Program

pan-mu Panjabi, Eastern 0.0000%Bible 1959--2002 1815 1818--1954Adequate Scripture exists

tam-mu Tamil 45,714 3.5325%GR 0.00 Bible 1727--2002 1715--1998 1714--1956Adequate Scripture exists

tel-mu Telugu 19,215 1.4848%0.00 Bible 1854--2002 1818--1989 1812--1966Adequate Scripture exists

urd-mu Urdu 34,870 2.6945%GR 0.00 Bible 1843--1998 1758--2000 1747--1894Likely need


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buc-yt Bushi 27,280 11.8024%0.00 None Likely need

Mayotte

Mahorian (a Swahili dialect), French (official language) spoken by 35% of the populationMajor Languages:

NAMajor Ethnic Groups:

Mayotte was ceded to France along with the other islands of the Comoros group in 1843. It was the only island in the archipelago that voted in 1974 to retain its link with Franceand forego independence


Africa S. of Sahara155,911Cou Pop 2000: MamoutzouCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 96.9% There is freedom of religion.Major Religions - World Factbook:


fra-yt French 536 0.2319%1.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

swb-yt Maore 79,378 34.3421%AIM 0.01 New T 1995 1983Script. exists, adequacy?

swh-yt Swahili 2,278 0.9856%0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists


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mey-ma South from LaayouneArabic, Hassaniyya 3,219,403 10.1791%0.00 None Likely need

Morocco

Arabic (official), Berber dialects, French often the language of business, government, and diplomacyMajor Languages:

Arab-Berber 99.1%, other 0.7%, Jewish 0.2%Major Ethnic Groups:

In 788, about a century after the Arab conquest of North Africa, successive Moorish dynasties began to rule in Morocco. In the 16th century, the Sa'adi monarchy, particularlyunder Ahmad AL-MANSUR (1578-1603), repelled foreign invaders and inaugurated a golden age. In 1860, Spain occupied northern Morocco and ushered in a half century oftrade rivalry among European powers that saw Morocco's sovereignty steadily erode; in 1912, the French imposed a protectorate over the country. A protracted independencestruggle with France ended successfully in 1956. The internationalized city of Tangier and most Spanish possessions were turned over to the new country that same year.Morocco virtually annexed Western Sahara during the late 1970s, but final resolution on the status of the territory remains unresolved. Gradual political reforms in the 1990sresulted in the establishment of a bicameral legislature, which first met in 1997. The country has made improvements in human rights under King MOHAMMED VI and its pressis moderately free. Despite the continuing reforms, ultimate authority remains in the hands of the monarch.


North Africa30,122,350Cou Pop 2000: RabatCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 99.8%, R. Cath. 0.14%, Jews 0.05%, Prot. 0.01%Major Religions - World Factbook:


aju-ma CasablancaArabic, Judeo-Moroccan 2,968 0.0094%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ary-ma North, south of Atlas Mountains, including SaArabic, Moroccan Spoken 18,472,910 58.4079%CMML 0.00 New T 1932 1902--1952Definite need

arb-ma Arabic, Standard 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

fra-ma French 64,376 0.2035%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

gho-ma North and west of Tamazight, a small region nGhomara 0.0000%None Insufficient information

xms-ma Tetouan, other citiesMoroccan Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

sjs-ma North, west of TarifitSenhaja de Srair 0.0000%

spa-ma North coast scatteredSpanish 32,187 0.1018%0.00 Bible 1553--2000 1543--1999 1514--1985Adequate Scripture exists

shi-ma Southwest, from coast south to Ifni, north to nTachelhit 4,216,805 13.3327%0.00 New T 2010 1906--1925Definite need

tzm-ma Middle Atlas, High Atlas, east High AtlasMounTamazight, Central Atlas 2,955,251 9.3439%0.00 Some 1919--1981Definite need

rif-ma North. Dialects listed are near Al HoceimaTarifit 1,757,336 5.5564%0.00 New T 2009 1887--2001Definite need


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bwg-mz Tete ProvinceBarwe 18,668 0.0846%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

Mozambique

Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, numerous other indigenous languages, Portuguese (official; spoken by 27% of population as a secMajor Languages:

indigenous tribal groups 99.66% (Makhuwa, Tsonga, Lomwe, Sena, and others), Europeans 0.06%, Euro-Africans 0.2%, Indians Major Ethnic Groups:

Almost five centuries as a Portuguese colony came to a close with independence in 1975. Large-scale emigration, economic dependence on South Africa, a severe drought,and a prolonged civil war hindered the country's development until the mid 1990's. The ruling Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO) party formally abandonedMarxism in 1989, and a new constitution the following year provided for multiparty elections and a free market economy. A UN-negotiated peace agreement between FRELIMOand rebel Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO) forces ended the fighting in 1992. In December 2004, Mozambique underwent a delicate transition as JoaquimCHISSANO stepped down after 18 years in office. His elected successor, Armando Emilio GUEBUZA, promised to continue the sound economic policies that have encouragedforeign investment. Mozambique has seen very strong economic growth since the end of the civil war largely due to post-conflict reconstruction.


Africa S. of Sahara19,104,696Cou Pop 2000: MaputoCapital:


Traditional Beliefs 40%, R. Cath. 22.5%, Prot. 14%, Muslim 13%Major Religions - World Factbook:


cce-mz South coast, north of Limpopo River. Center iChopi 953,773 4.3233%ANG, RC, FM, M, SPG 0.50 New T 2000 1910--1986Definite need

chw-mz Central coast between Quelimane and the MlChuwabu 1,024,688 4.6447%RC, UBS 2.71 New T 1978--2003Active Program

dmx-mz Far west, just north of ZimbabweDema 6,089 0.0276%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

kzn-mz Western Zambezia ProvinceKokola 87,010 0.3944%0.05 None No need or unlikely need

eko-mz Nampula Province, Angoche District, coast arKoti 83,620 0.3790%AOG, RC 1.80 Some 2005Active Program

kdn-mz Confluence of Luangwe and Zambezi rivers arKunda 6,002 0.0272%0.00 Some 1988Active Program

llb-mz Western Zambezia ProvinceLolo 175,190 0.7941%0.36 None 2008Active Program

ngl-mz Northeast and central, most of Zambezia ProvLomwe 2,060,828 9.3413%BAP, RC, UBS, CC, M, SDA, AEF/AE 1.58 New T 1930--1983 1917--1993Definite need

cwb-mz Micaune, northeast of Chinde, Zambezi River Maindo 22,897 0.1038%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

vmw-mz Nampula, south of Meetto areaMakhuwa 3,341,329 15.1456%RC, PROTESTANTS 0.15 Bible 1982--2000 1946Active Program

xmc-mz Central Delgado Province coast, Moma to AnMakhuwa-Marrevone 500,851 2.2703%0.03 None Likely need

mgh-mz Cabo Delgado and Niassa provincesMakhuwa-Meetto 1,041,992 4.7231%5.04 Some 1927--2009Active Program

mhm-mz Delgado ProvinceMakhuwa-Moniga 228,981 1.0379%0.00 None Active Program

xsq-mz Delgado ProvinceMakhuwa-Saka 228,981 1.0379%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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zul-mz Zulu 3,254 0.0147%0.00 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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afr-na Afrikaans 424,933 19.9642%0.00 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Namibia

English 7% (official), Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indiMajor Languages:

black 87.5%, white 6%, mixed 6.5%Major Ethnic Groups:

South Africa occupied the German colony of South-West Africa during World War I and administered it as a mandate until after World War II, when it annexed the territory. In1966 the Marxist South-West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) guerrilla group launched a war of independence for the area that became Namibia, but it was not until1988 that South Africa agreed to end its administration in accordance with a UN peace plan for the entire region. Namibia has been governed by SWAPO since the country wonindependence in 1990. Hifikepunye POHAMBA was elected president in November 2004 in a landslide victory replacing Sam NUJOMA who led the country during its first 14years of self rule.


Africa S. of Sahara1,771,327Cou Pop 2000: WindhoekCapital:


Prot. 67.9%, RC 16%, Marg. C. 6.5%, Trad. B. 5%, Non-relig. 3.99%Major Religions - World Factbook:


cjk-na Chokwe 6,652 0.3125%0.00 Bible 1970--1990 1927--1958 1916--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

diu-na OkavangoDiriku 53,450 2.5112%RC 0.00 New T 1988 1979--1985Script. exists, adequacy?

eng-na English 28,439 1.3361%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fng-na Fanagalo 0.0000%

fwe-na Western East CapriviFwe 8,613 0.4047%0.00 None Likely need

deu-na German, Standard 19,797 0.9301%0.00 Bible 1466--2004 1522--1983 1522--1987Adequate Scripture exists

hgm-na Mangetti Dune, Omataku, Grootfontein, BaghHaiom 20,363 0.9567%ELCIN 1.40 None Likely need

her-na Damaraland and northwest Ovamboland territHerero 163,596 7.6861%RC, DRC, L 0.00 Bible 1987 1878--1912 1875--1912Likely need

ktz-na NortheastJuhoan 30,513 1.4336%REF 0.00 Some 1974No need or unlikely need

xkv-na Kgalagadi 0.0000%None Definite need

knw-na Okavango and Ovamboland TerritoryKung-Ekoka 3,900 0.1832%L 0.00 Some 1980Likely need

kwm-na Ovamboland north. Possibly also in AngolaKwambi 73,880 3.4710%RC 0.00 New T 1951Script. exists, adequacy?

kwn-na OkavangoKwangali 81,080 3.8093%L 0.00 Bible 1987 1974 1960Script. exists, adequacy?

kua-na North OkavangolandKwanyama 223,440 10.4977%CMML, DRC, L, RMS, AEF/AEC 0.00 Bible 1974 1927 1894--1960Script. exists, adequacy?

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aue-na Ovamboland Territory, EkokaKxauein 2,219 0.1043%REF 0.00 New T 2008 YesScript. exists, adequacy?

xuu-na West Caprivi is `core land' of Kxoe people by Kxoe 4,438 0.2085%0.00 None Likely need

loz-na East Caprivi StripLozi 45,927 2.1577%0.00 Bible 1951--1987 1925--1939 1922--1957Definite need

lyn-na Luyana 0.0000%None Likely need

mho-na East CapriviMashi 219 0.0103%0.00 None Likely need

lnb-na NorthMbalanhu 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

mhw-na Northwest Ovambo and northeast Okavango Mbukushu 23,950 1.1252%ANG, RC 11.30 New T 1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

naq-na South central to Orange River, Great NamalaNama 246,414 11.5770%RC, DRC, L, RMS 0.00 Bible 1966 1866--1909 1831--1984Script. exists, adequacy?

nbs-na Namibian Sign Language 494 0.0232%10.30 None Likely need

nhr-na EastNaro 4,655 0.2187%0.00 Some 1996--2007Active Program

ndo-na OvambolandNdonga 476,604 22.3918%ANG, RC, DRC, ELOC, FM 0.00 Bible 1954--1986 1903--1925 1891--1944Script. exists, adequacy?

khu-na Nkhumbi 0.0000%Some 1985--1987Active Program

nba-na MinesNyemba 11,383 0.5348%0.00 Some 1955Likely need

por-na Portuguese 0.0000%

sbs-na East CapriviSubiya 35,470 1.6665%0.00 None Likely need

ttl-na East CapriviTotela 0.0000%None Likely need

tsn-na East central; east CapriviTswana 8,758 0.4115%0.00 Bible 1857--1993 1840--1994 1830--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

umb-na Umbundu 3,425 0.1609%0.00 Bible 1963 1897--1939 1889--1952Script. exists, adequacy?

vaj-na West Caprivi areaVasekela Bushman 0.0000%None Likely need

nmn-na East central Botswana border, Aranos andLeoXoo 375 0.0176%0.00 None Definite need

yey-na East Caprivi stripYeyi 6,053 0.2844%0.00 None 1996Definite need

dhm-na Northwest, Kunene region, Etoto and RuacanZemba 2,169 0.1019%L, AEF/AEC 0.00 Some 1970--1984Likely need


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aao-ne Northwest, Agadez areaArabic, Algerian Saharan Spoke 13,395 0.0844%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

Niger

French (official), Hausa, DjermaMajor Languages:

Hausa 56%, Djerma 22%, Fula 8.5%, Tuareg 8%, Beri Beri (Kanouri) 4.3%, Arab, Toubou, and Gourmantche 1.2%, about 1,200 FMajor Ethnic Groups:

Niger became independent from France in 1960 and experienced single-party and military rule until 1991, when Gen. Ali SAIBOU was forced by public pressure to allowmultiparty elections, which resulted in a democratic government in 1993. Political infighting brought the government to a standstill and in 1996 led to a coup by Col. IbrahimBARE. In 1999, BARE was killed in a coup by military officers who promptly restored democratic rule and held elections that brought Mamadou TANDJA to power in Decemberof that year. TANDJA was reelected in 2004.

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world with minimal government services and insufficient funds to develop its resource base. The largely agrarian andsubsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa. A predominately Tuareg ethnic group emerged in February


Africa S. of Sahara10,075,511Cou Pop 2000: NiameyCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 90.5%, Trad. relig. 9%, R. Cath. 0.25%, Prot. 0.1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


mey-ne Arabic, Hassaniyya 13,395 0.0844%ECWA 0.00 None Likely need

ayl-ne East, north of N'guigmi near NgourtiArabic, Libyan Spoken 6,698 0.0422%0.00 None Definite need

shu-ne EastArabic, Shuwa 6,698 0.0422%0.00 New T 1967--1991 1964Definite need

dzg-ne East, north of Goure; south near Chad borderDazaga 49,409 0.3112%H, SIM 0.00 None 2006Definite need

fra-ne French 9,594 0.0604%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

fuq-ne Central and east, Dogondoutchi area east to Fulfulde, Central-Eastern Niger 602,795 3.7964%SIM, YWAM, RC 0.04 Some 2006Active Program

fuh-ne West, Burkina Faso border east to DogondoutFulfulde, Western Niger 444,682 2.8006%SB, RC 0.01 Some 2003--2005Active Program

gux-ne Southwest, near Burkina Faso borderGourmanchema 40,187 0.2531%EBM, SB, SIM, RC, CRCWC 1.20 New T 1958--1990 1947--1988Active Program

hau-ne Central, along Nigeria border; widespread in cHausa 6,305,601 39.7121%SIM, VA, WOM, AOG, RC, EERN, UE 0.04 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

bms-ne Northeast, Kawar regionKanuri, Bilma 22,573 0.1422%0.00 None Definite need

knc-ne East, along Nigeria borderKanuri, Central 107,164 0.6749%0.01 New T 1997 1949Definite need

kby-ne East, along Nigeria borderKanuri, Manga 375,072 2.3622%SIM, WOM, RC 0.01 Some 2005Active Program

krt-ne Tumari in N'guigmi; dialects in neighboring villKanuri, Tumari 53,581 0.3374%0.01 None Definite need

tda-ne Between Tahoua central, Agadez north centraTagdal 33,583 0.2115%0.00 None Active Program

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thv-ne Tamahaq, Tahaggart 26,790 0.1687%SDM 0.00 Some 1948--1965Definite need

ttq-ne Eastern dialect in central, Tahoua area from ITamajaq, Tawallammat 602,795 3.7964%GR, SIM, YWAM 0.00 Some 1979--2006Active Program

thz-ne Central, Agadez areaTamajeq, Tayart 342,655 2.1580%GR, BITM, CE 0.28 New T 1990 1934--1998Script. exists, adequacy?

twq-ne Central Niger, Ingal and Teguidda-n-TessoumTasawaq 10,715 0.0675%0.00 None Definite need

tuq-ne Seguedine, Bilma, Termit-KaoboulTedaga 13,395 0.0844%0.00 None Definite need

dje-ne SouthwestZarma 3,506,529 22.0838%EBM, SIM, AOG, VA, SB, YWAM, CV 0.02 Bible 1990 1954 1934Active Program


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abm-ng Cross River state, Ikom LGA, Abangkang maiAbanyom 23,947 0.0157%0.00 None Likely need

Nigeria

English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), FulaniMajor Languages:

Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and poMajor Ethnic Groups:

British influence and control over what would become Nigeria and Africa's most populous country grew through the 19th century. A series of constitutions after World War IIgranted Nigeria greater autonomy; independence came in 1960. Following nearly 16 years of military rule, a new constitution was adopted in 1999, and a peaceful transition tocivilian government was completed. The government continues to face the daunting task of reforming a petroleum-based economy, whose revenues have been squanderedthrough corruption and mismanagement, and institutionalizing democracy. In addition, Nigeria continues to experience longstanding ethnic and religious tensions.

Although both the 2003 and 2007 presidential elections were marred by significant irregularities and violence, Nigeria is currently experiencing its longest period of civilian rulesince independence. The general elections of April 2007 marked the first civilian-to-civilian transfer of power in the country's history.


Africa S. of Sahara123,337,822Cou Pop 2000: Abuja (Emabassies in Lagos)Capital:


Muslim 40%, Prot. 26.5%, RC 13%, Trad. relig. 10%, Marg. C. 10%Major Religions - World Factbook:


abo-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Abong town, soAbon 1,524 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

abn-ng Rivers state, Degema and Ahoada LGAsAbua 36,408 0.0239%NBTT 0.00 New T 1978 1967--1990Definite need

mgj-ng Bayelsa state, 4 towns: Brass LGA, Agrisaba(Abureni 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

acp-ng Niger state, Kontagora LGA; Kaduna state, BiAcipa, Eastern 7,469 0.0049%0.24 None Definite need

awc-ng Niger state, Kontagora LGA; Kebbi state, SakAcipa, Western 30,194 0.0198%5.16 None Likely need

adu-ng Anambra state, Oyi LGAAduge 2,779 0.0018%0.00 None Likely need

aal-ng Borno state, Ngala LGA. 12 villagesAfade 35,094 0.0231%0.01 None Definite need

agc-ng Benue state, Otuko Divison, Agatu, Ochekwu,Agatu 127,686 0.0839%UBS, CMML, M, CEFN 0.00 New T 1984 1951--1968Definite need

ibm-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGA, Agoi-Ekpo, EAgoi 17,076 0.0112%0.00 None Likely need

yay-ng Cross River state, Akamkpa LGAAgwagwune 30,343 0.0199%FCS 0.00 Some 1894Definite need

ahn-ng Ondo state, Ekiti LGA, Ajowa, Igashi, and OmAhan 386 0.0003%0.00 None Likely need

ajw-ng Bauchi stateAjawa 0.0000%

aik-ng Nassarawa state, Lafia LGA. 3 villagesAke 2,749 0.0018%0.00 None Likely need

akf-ng Benue state, Otukpo LGAAkpa 35,287 0.0232%LCMS 0.00 None Likely need

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ibe-ng Ondo state, Akoko North LGAAkpes 14,627 0.0096%0.00 None Likely need

ayk-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAAkuku 0.0000%None Likely need

aku-ng Taraba state, near Cameroon border, Manga,Akum 0.0000%None Likely need

ala-ng Nassarawa state, Awe and Lafia LGAsAlago 82,347 0.0541%7.13 Some 1929Definite need

alf-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGAAlege 1,824 0.0012%0.00 None Definite need

aab-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGA, near WambAlumu-Tesu 6,171 0.0041%3.08 None Likely need

amb-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA. 1 village east ofAmbo 2,210 0.0015%0.00 None Likely need

amo-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGA; Kaduna state, SaAmo 16,090 0.0106%0.54 None Likely need

anw-ng Akwa Ibom state, Ikot Ekpene, Essien Udim, Anaang 1,545,206 1.0151%0.00 Some Definite need

acb-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Antere, Nca villAnca 358 0.0002%0.00 None Likely need

shu-ng Borno state, Dikwa, Konduga, Ngala, and BaArabic, Shuwa 271,183 0.1782%0.00 New T 1967--1991 1964Definite need

aqg-ng Ondo state, Akoko North LGA; Kogi state, KoArigidi 90,111 0.0592%0.00 None Definite need

ahs-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAAshe 97,332 0.0639%0.00 None Definite need

aum-ng Niger state, Mariga LGA, villages south ofKonAsu 7,022 0.0046%0.00 None Likely need

cch-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAAtsam 72,994 0.0480%SIM 0.00 Some 1923--1932Likely need

auo-ng Jigawa state, Keffin Hausa and Auyo LGAsAuyokawa 0.0000%

awo-ng Gombe state, Kaltungo LGAAwak 9,052 0.0059%ECWA, AOG, CC 1.92 Some 2008Definite need

aye-ng Kwara state, Oyi LGA, Kabba DistrictAyere 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

ayu-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA, Kongon, Gwade, Ayu 6,066 0.0040%5.01 None Likely need

bvj-ng Rivers state, Gokana, Tai, and Eleme LGAs, Baan 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

bqx-ng North Niger stateBaangi 19,481 0.0128%0.00 None Likely need

bba-ng Kwara state, Borgu LGA; Niger stateBaatonum 145,771 0.0958%0.00 Bible 1997 1977 1953--1986Active Program

bcy-ng Adamawa state, Numan and Guyuk LGAs; KaBacama 237,156 0.1558%SUM 26.90 Some 1915Definite need

bau-ng Plateau state, Kanam LGA; Bauchi state, TafBada 15,164 0.0100%SUM, COCIN, ECWA, BAP, RC 5.00 None Likely need

bde-ng Yobe state, Bade LGA; Jigawa state, Hadejia Bade 384,496 0.2526%SIM 0.02 None Definite need

bmi-ng Borno state, Maiduguri LGABagirmi 3,585 0.0024%0.00 None Definite need

bbs-ng Cross River state, Akamkpa LGABakpinka 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

bcn-ng Adamawa state, Numan LGA, at Bali, 30 km fBali 3,347 0.0022%AP, RC, ECWA, L 0.00 None Definite need

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bsj-ng Bauchi state, Balanga, Billiri, and Kaltungo LGBangwinji 8,770 0.0058%ECWA 0.00 Some 2008Definite need

bxo-ng Barikanchi 0.0000%

bzw-ng Kogi state, Bassa and Ankpa LGAs; Plateau sBasa 235,268 0.1546%BAP, RC, UBS, BCF, CMML, CMS, S 0.00 New T 1972 1946--1965Adequate Scripture exists

bsl-ng Niger state, Chanchaga LGA; Plateau state, Basa-Gumna 0.0000%

buj-ng Niger state, border of Rafi and Chanchaga LGBasa-Gurmana 3,648 0.0024%0.00 None Likely need

bta-ng Adamawa state, Numan, Song, Fufore, and MBata 237,156 0.1558%AOG, RC, SUM, L 2.52 None Definite need

btu-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, villages east ofBatu 37,931 0.0249%0.00 None Likely need

bsf-ng Niger state, Rafi and Shiroro LGAsBauchi 29,252 0.0192%0.00 None Likely need

bxq-ng Bauchi state, near the Bole, a few villagesBeele 0.0000%None Likely need

bqv-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGA, Plateau state, KefBegbere-Ejar 412,154 0.2708%BAP, ECWA 0.95 None Definite need

bkv-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGABekwarra 142,255 0.0935%AOG, NBTT 0.00 New T 1983 1970Definite need

yun-ng Adamawa state, Guyuk, Gombi, and Song LGBena 138,953 0.0913%BAP, L 0.00 None Definite need

bom-ng Plateau state, Berakin Ladi and Jos LGAs; KaBerom 461,396 0.3031%SUM, COCIN, NBTT 0.00 Bible 2009 1984--2009 1916--1936Adequate Scripture exists

byf-ng Taraba state, Takum LGA, Bete town, foot of Bete 4,378 0.0029%RC, CR/CRC 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

btt-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGABete-Bendi 118,488 0.0778%AOG 0.00 New T 1982 1977Likely need

bil-ng Adamawa state, East and southwest of NumaBile 43,878 0.0288%AP, ECWA, L 7.44 None Likely need

byj-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGABina 4,705 0.0031%0.00 None Likely need

ije-ng Bayelsa state, Biseni-Okordia LGABiseni 10,099 0.0066%0.00 None Likely need

brt-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, near BaissaBitare 146,653 0.0963%0.00 None Likely need

bvw-ng Adamawa state, Gombi LGABoga 16,727 0.0110%0.00 None Likely need

bux-ng Plateau state, Kanam, Wase, and Shendam LBoghom 117,635 0.0773%SUM 0.00 Some 1955Definite need

bqc-ng Niger state, Borgu LGA; Kebbi state, BagudoBoko 58,308 0.0383%EMS, ECWA, SIM 0.00 Bible 1992--2010 1984Adequate Scripture exists

bus-ng Kwara state, primarily Kaiama LGA, some in Bokobaru 41,549 0.0273%RC, ECWA, SIM, PE 0.30 New T 2004 1972--1998Script. exists, adequacy?

bky-ng Cross River state, Ikom, Obudu, and Ogoja LBokyi 199,160 0.1308%RC, UBS, LCMS 0.00 Bible 1987 1978Adequate Scripture exists

bol-ng Bauchi state, Dukku, Alkaleri, and Darazo LGBole 167,272 0.1099%0.00 None Definite need

mae-ng Plateau state, Bokkos LGA, Barkul, Mabo, RicBo-Rukul 2,809 0.0018%0.00 None Likely need

jid-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGA. 4 villagesBu 8,233 0.0054%1.37 None Likely need

buz-ng Taraba state, near Takum. 1 villageBukwen 1,127 0.0007%28.57 None Likely need

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byp-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGA, Bumaji townBumaji 14,665 0.0096%0.00 None Likely need

bys-ng Gombe state, Billiri and Kaltungo LGAs, BuraBurak 5,842 0.0038%ECWA, BAP 0.00 Some 2008Definite need

bwr-ng Borno state, Biu and Askira-Uba LGAs; AdamBura-Pabir 366,499 0.2408%BAP, RC, UBS, CBRM 0.00 New T 1937--1987 1925--1937Definite need

bvh-ng Bauchi state, Darazo LGA, southeast of DaraBure 564 0.0004%0.00 None Likely need

bqw-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, east of Baissa, Buru 1,127 0.0007%26.00 None Likely need

bqp-ng Niger state, Borgu LGA, Kebbi state, BagudoBusa 27,024 0.0178%ECWA, SIM 0.05 New T 2004 1993--1998Adequate Scripture exists

cky-ng Plateau state, Mangu LGACakfem-Mushere 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Definite need

cfd-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGA, Teriya villageCara 4,108 0.0027%0.00 None Likely need

cet-ng Bauchi state, Balanga LGA, Cham town, amoCentuum 316 0.0002%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ruk-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGAChe 117,635 0.0773%SIM 5.38 Some 1924--1931Likely need

ckl-ng Borno state, Damboa LGACibak 153,798 0.1010%CBRM 0.00 None Definite need

cdr-ng Niger state, Chanchaga, Rafi, and Mariga LGCinda-Regi-Tiyal 40,112 0.0264%ECWA, SB 3.89 None Definite need

cie-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA, Cineni villageCineni 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

asg-ng Niger state, Borgu and Agwara LGAs, west ofCishingini 117,691 0.0773%RC 0.00 Some 1994Definite need

tgd-ng Bauchi state, Ganjuwa LGA, Tsagu village anCiwogai 3,017 0.0020%0.33 None Likely need

dri-ng East Kebbi state, Zuru, Sakaba, andDonko-WClela 127,718 0.0839%AP, BAP, RC, ECWA, UMS 0.00 Some 1931--2005Definite need

cfg-ng Taraba state, Jalingo, Karim Lamido LGAs, nComo Karim 14,940 0.0098%SUM, UMC 3.85 None Likely need

cry-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA. 1 village areaCori 1,176 0.0008%0.00 None Likely need

dbq-ng Adamawa state, Mubi LGA, between Mubi anDaba 1,580 0.0010%0.00 New T 1992 1984Adequate Scripture exists

dbd-ng Gombe state, Balanga LGA; Taraba state, KaDadiya 40,535 0.0266%ECWA, LCCN, AP 0.00 Some 2008Definite need

dot-ng Bauchi state, Akleri, Toro, and Dass LGAs; PlDass 7,918 0.0052%0.00 None Likely need

dzd-ng Bauchi state, Darazo LGA, a few villagesDaza 0.0000%None Likely need

afn-ng Rivers state, Opobo-Nkoro LGA, Niger Delta,Defaka 1,448 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

deg-ng Rivers state, Degema LGA, Usokun-Degema(Degema 15,164 0.0100%0.00 None Likely need

ddn-ng Kebbi state, Argungu and Bagudo LGAs, on uDendi 2,690 0.0018%0.01 New T 1995Likely need

dbb-ng Bauchi state, Darazo LGA, 45 km northeastof Deno 9,052 0.0059%0.15 None Likely need

kna-ng Adamawa state, Guyuk LGA; Borno state, BiuDera 13,446 0.0088%BAP, RC, L 0.00 Some 1937Likely need

dgh-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGADghwede 55,634 0.0365%NBTT 6.68 New T 1980Adequate Scripture exists

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dio-ng Niger state, Lapai LGA; Federal Capital TerritDibo 158,104 0.1039%0.00 None Likely need

cfa-ng Bauchi state, Balanga LGA; Gongola state, NDijim-Bwilim 33,779 0.0222%ECWA, LCCN, BAP 0.00 Some 2008Definite need

dwa-ng Bauchi state, Ningi and Darazo LGAsDiri 9,441 0.0062%0.50 None Likely need

dir-ng Taraba state, Bali LGADirim 13,162 0.0086%UMC 0.00 None Likely need

dbi-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGA. 1 villageDoka 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

uya-ng Cross River state, Akamkpa LGA. Several villDoko-Uyanga 299 0.0002%0.00 None Likely need

doh-ng Taraba state, Zing LGA; Adamawa state, MayDong 7,022 0.0046%0.00 None Likely need

dbm-ng Bauchi state, Alkaleri and Tafawa-Balewa LGDuguri 29,153 0.0192%COCIN 0.83 None Likely need

dza-ng Plateau state, Jos East Local Government. 5vDuguza 4,705 0.0031%2.25 None Likely need

kbz-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGA, Kerifa villagDuhwa 1,211 0.0008%0.00 None Likely need

dbo-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Dulbu village southDulbu 195 0.0001%4.88 None Likely need

dbv-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGA, Dungi townDungu 1,448 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

dbp-ng Yobe state, Bade LGA; Kano state, Hadejia LDuwai 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

jen-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, and AdamaDza 26,413 0.0174%RC, SUM, L, UMC 0.00 None Definite need

add-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA. 1 village onCaDzodinka 3,415 0.0022%0.00 Some 1923--1932Likely need

igb-ng Kwara state, Okene, Okehi, and Kogi LGAs; Ebira 1,600,616 1.0515%ANG, BAP, RC, ECWA, NBTT 0.00 New T 1981 1891--1960Definite need

ebg-ng Akwa Ibom state, Mbo and Oron LGAsEbughu 8,233 0.0054%0.00 None Likely need

bin-ng Bendel state, Ovia, Oredo, and Orhionmwon Edo 1,318,871 0.8664%ANG, BAP, UBS 0.00 Bible 1996 1981 1914--1935Adequate Scripture exists

efa-ng Akwa Ibom state, Mbo LGAEfai 8,292 0.0054%0.00 None Likely need

efi-ng Cross River state, Calabar Municipality, OdukEfik 414,523 0.2723%IBS, RC, UBS, M 0.00 Bible 1868--1995 1862--1947 1850--1866Adequate Scripture exists

ofu-ng Cross River state, Ikom LGAEfutop 23,530 0.0155%0.00 None Likely need

ego-ng Nassarawa state, Nasarawa Eggon, AkwangaEggon 193,198 0.1269%RC, SUM 3.56 New T 1974 1935Definite need

ehu-ng Ondo state, Akoko South LGAEhueun 18,690 0.0123%0.00 None Likely need

etu-ng Cross River state, Akampka, Idom, Odukpani,Ejagham 86,657 0.0569%0.00 New T 1997 1985Adequate Scripture exists

eka-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGA, Bansara, NwaEkajuk 52,407 0.0344%0.00 New T 1971Definite need

eki-ng Cross River state, northeast of Efik, south of IEki 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

eke-ng Akwa Ibom state, Uquo Ibeno and Eket LGAsEkit 320,111 0.2103%0.00 None Likely need

ekp-ng Rivers state, Ahoada East and Ahoada West Ekpeye 70,575 0.0464%0.00 None Likely need

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elm-ng Rivers state, Eleme LGAEleme 80,629 0.0530%ANG, RC, UBS, L, M 0.00 New T 2002 1988Definite need

afo-ng Plateau state, Awe and Nasarawa LGAs; BenEloyi 37,931 0.0249%BR, ECWA 0.52 None Definite need

ema-ng Edo state, Owan LGAEmai-Iuleha-Ora 169,715 0.1115%0.00 Some 1908--1910Likely need

enn-ng Rivers state, Ahoada West LGA; Bayelsa statEngenni 37,095 0.0244%BAP, NBTT 0.00 New T 1977 1968Definite need

eng-ng English 18,152 0.0119%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

enw-ng Akwa Ibom state, Mbo LGAEnwan 22,409 0.0147%0.00 None Likely need

env-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAEnwan 0 0.0000%None Likely need

epi-ng Bayelsa state, Yenagoa LGAEpie 28,235 0.0185%0.00 None Likely need

erh-ng Delta state, Isoko LGAEruwa 74,697 0.0491%0.00 None Likely need

ish-ng Edo state, Agbazko, Okpebho, Owan, and EtsEsan 470,538 0.3091%ANG, AOG, BAP, IBS, RC, UBS, CM 0.00 Some 1974Definite need

etb-ng Akwa Ibom state, Uquo Ibeno LGAEtebi 24,009 0.0158%0.00 None Likely need

etx-ng Plateau state, Barakin Ladi LGA; Kaduna statEten 48,121 0.0316%0.00 Some 1940Likely need

ich-ng Taraba state, Takum, Sardauna, Bali, and parEtkywan 65,824 0.0432%CR/CRC 2.75 None Definite need

utr-ng Benue state, Gboko LGA; Taraba state, WukaEtulo 16,478 0.0108%0.90 None Likely need

bzz-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGAEvant 12,213 0.0080%0.00 None Likely need

fli-ng Adamawa state, Mubi and Michika LGAs. 4priFali 33,454 0.0220%RC, ALBM, BM, BR, BAP, DC, CRC 0.47 None Likely need

fah-ng South Taraba state, Falinga Plateau regionFali of Baissa 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

fam-ng Taraba state, Bali LGA, 17 km east of KunganFam 1,839 0.0012%0.00 None Likely need

fir-ng Plateau state, Barkin Ladi LGA, Kwakwi StatiFiran 2,256 0.0015%0.00 None Definite need

fub-ng East central, Taraba and Adamawa States, YFulfulde, Adamawa 1,150,933 0.7561%EFL, MBE 0.06 Bible 1983 1963--1964 1919--1966Active Program

fue-ng South and west of Niger River, where Nigeria,Fulfulde, Benin-Togo 0.0000%None Definite need

fuv-ng Kano-Katsina, Kano, Katsina, Zaria, Jos PlateFulfulde, Nigerian 4,780,678 3.1407%0.07 None Definite need

fum-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Antere, on CamFum 0.0000%None Definite need

ula-ng Niger state, Rafi LGAFungwa 1,285 0.0008%0.00 None Likely need

pym-ng Plateau state, Jos, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu LFyam 16,853 0.0111%0.00 None Likely need

fie-ng Plateau state, Mangu LGA, Fyer DistrictFyer 34,286 0.0225%0.00 None Likely need

ttb-ng Adamawa state, Ganye LGA; Tiba Plateau, bGaa 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

gqa-ng Adamawa state, Gombi LGA; Song, Guyuk, aGaanda 62,895 0.0413%RC, LCCN 0.05 None Definite need

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ged-ng Federal Capital Territory and Nassarawa stateGade 92,863 0.0610%SIM 4.88 None Definite need

glo-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGAGalambu 28,370 0.0186%0.05 None Likely need

bte-ng Bauchi state, Ningi LGAGamo-Ningi 0.0000%

gbr-ng Niger state, Rafi, Chanchaga, Shiroro, Suleija Gbagyi 932,366 0.6125%IBS, ECWA, SB, UMCA 0.00 New T 1956 1913--1938Likely need

gby-ng Niger state, Zungeru to Kaduna River north;soGbari 430,564 0.2829%MCA 4.27 Some 1925--1999Definite need

gya-ng Taraba state, Bali LGAGbaya, Northwest 7,469 0.0049%0.00 Bible 1995 1968--1982 1933--1975Active Program

grh-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAGbiri-Niragu 21,649 0.0142%0.00 None Likely need

gji-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGAGeji 6,066 0.0040%ECWA 1.28 None Definite need

geg-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa and Fufore LGAGengle 14,940 0.0098%LCCN 0.00 None Likely need

gew-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi and Ganjuwa LGAs, BauGera 291,545 0.1915%0.01 None Definite need

gea-ng Bauchi state, Toro, Ganjuwa, Bauchi, and SoGeruma 11,848 0.0078%0.00 None Likely need

aaa-ng Edo state, Owan, and Akoko-Edo LGAsGhotuo 38,977 0.0256%0.00 None Likely need

gib-ng Sokoto state, Jega LGA, near Dukawa [dud]Gibanawa 0.0000%

kks-ng Bauchi state, Alkaleri, Bauchi, and Darazo LGGiiwo 33,539 0.0220%5.07 None Likely need

glw-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA, mainly Nggoshe villGlavda 37,350 0.0245%RC, CC 18.00 Some 1967Definite need

ank-ng Plateau state, Shendam; Nassarawa state, LaGoemai 373,489 0.2454%RC, SUM 0.00 Some 2009Definite need

gkn-ng Rivers state, Gokana LGAGokana 127,047 0.0835%0.00 New T 1996 1993Definite need

gde-ng Adamawa state, Mubi LGA; Borno state, AskirGude 124,037 0.0815%AP, BAP, RC, CBRM, ECWA, L 1.79 New T 1999 1974--1995Adequate Scripture exists

gdu-ng Adamawa state, Song LGAGudu 7,081 0.0047%0.00 None Likely need

gdf-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA, mainly Gava, CikidGuduf-Gava 73,368 0.0482%0.75 Some 1966Likely need

guw-ng Lagos state, Badagry LGAGun 338,632 0.2225%0.00 Bible 1923--1972 1892--1919 1886--1910Active Program

gpa-ng Niger state, Lapai LGA, Gupa and Edzu villagGupa-Abawa 0.0000%None Likely need

gvm-ng Niger state, Shiroro LGA, Gurmana town areaGurmana 4,795 0.0032%3.85 None Likely need

grd-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi and Alkaleri LGAsGuruntum-Mbaaru 24,009 0.0158%0.07 None Likely need

ngs-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA; Adamawa state, MiGvoko 31,074 0.0204%0.00 None Likely need

gwb-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGAGwa 2,524 0.0017%0.00 None Likely need

bga-ng Kebbi state, Wasugu LGA, Danko-Maga area;Gwamhi-Wuri 18,824 0.0124%1.94 None Likely need

gwn-ng Niger state, Suleija LGA; Federal Capital TerriGwandara 35,225 0.0231%ECWA, SB 1.57 None Likely need

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gye-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGAGyem 1,509 0.0010%ECWA 4.73 None Likely need

ybj-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGA, 3 villages: HHasha 4,108 0.0027%0.00 None Likely need

hau-ng Sokoto, Kaduna, Katsina, Kano, Bauchi, JigaHausa 31,495,233 20.6910%ANG, BAP, IBS, BSN, COCIN, ECWA 0.03 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

hsl-ng Hausa Sign Language 0.0000%None Likely need

xed-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA; Adamawa state, MiHide 13,162 0.0086%BAP, RC, BR 0.00 Some 2005Active Program

hod-ng Adamawa state, north of Sorau on CameroonHolma 0.0000%

juh-ng Gombe state, Akko LGA. Pindiga in Pindiga aHone 9,231 0.0061%0.00 None Likely need

hoe-ng Plateau state, Bokkos LGAHorom 2,107 0.0014%0.00 None Likely need

hbb-ng Adamawa state, Hong, Maiha, Gombi, and MHuba 255,989 0.1682%RC, SUM, CBRM, ECWA, L 0.01 Some 1976Definite need

nat-ng Niger state, Rafi LGA, Kagara and Maikujeri tHungworo 2,675 0.0018%5.00 None Likely need

dud-ng Kebbi state, Wasagu and Yauri LGAs; Niger sHun-Saare 131,276 0.0862%BAP, UMS, COCIN, UMCA 0.51 Some 1974--2003Definite need

hwo-ng Adamawa state, Gombi LGA; some in Song aHwana 47,060 0.0309%BAP, BR, L 18.75 None Likely need

hya-ng Tukwri, Shike, Ligwe and Gameta villagesHya 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

jab-ng Kaduna state, Kachia and Jema'a LGAsHyam 137,729 0.0905%IBS, SIM, CMS, SB 0.00 Some 1921--1923Definite need

iby-ng Rivers state, BonnyIbani 87,964 0.0578%ANG 0.00 Some 1892--1986Definite need

ibb-ng Akwa Ibom state, Itu, Uyo, Etinan, Ikot Abasi, Ibibio 4,481,886 2.9444%IBS 0.00 None Definite need

ibi-ng Edo state, Ibilo townIbilo 5,637 0.0037%0.00 None Likely need

ibn-ng Akwa Ibom state, Uquo-Ibeno LGAIbino 14,223 0.0093%0.00 None Likely need

ibr-ng Akwa Ibom state, Itu and Ikono LGAsIbuoro 8,365 0.0055%0.00 None Likely need

bec-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGAIceve-Maci 2,988 0.0020%0.00 None Active Program

ide-ng Akwa Ibom state, Itu LGAIdere 8,233 0.0054%0.00 None Likely need

ids-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAIdesa 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

idu-ng Benue state, Otukpo and Okpokwu LGAsIdoma 821,677 0.5398%RC, UBS, M, PM 0.00 New T 1970 1927--1957Likely need

idc-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAIdon 14,940 0.0098%1.92 None Likely need

ldb-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGAIdun 24,337 0.0160%0.00 None Definite need

igl-ng Kogi state, Ankpa, Idah, Dekina, and Bassa LIgala 1,172,805 0.7705%UBS, CMML, CEFN 0.00 Bible 1968 1935--1948 1924--1958Adequate Scripture exists

ibo-ng Abia state, Anambra state, Aguata, Anambra,Igbo 20,004,684 13.1422%ANG, IBS, RC, UBS 0.00 Bible 1906--2006 1900--1981 1860--1950Adequate Scripture exists

ige-ng Benue state, Oju, Otukpo, and Okpokwu LGAIgede 406,495 0.2670%AOG, M, NBTT 0.00 New T 1981 1937Likely need

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nar-ng Plateau state, Jos-North LGA primarily; Jos-SIguta 8,426 0.0055%40.16 None Likely need

igw-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAIgwe 16,344 0.0107%0.00 None Likely need

ihi-ng North and east of Afuze, Owan LGA, Ihievbe Ihievbe 0.0000%None Likely need

vki-ng Federal Capital Territory, south of Abuja, nortIja-Zuba 0.0000%None Likely need

ijs-ng Bayelsa state, Brass LGAIjo, Southeast 146,722 0.0964%0.00 Bible 1956 1927 1886--1943Adequate Scripture exists

ikk-ng Delta state, Ika LGAIka 29,879 0.0196%0.00 None Definite need

iki-ng Akwa Ibom state, Ikot Abasi LGA. 3 villagesIko 8,442 0.0055%0.00 None Likely need

ikp-ng Bendel state, Etsako LGAIkpeshi 6,977 0.0046%0.00 None Likely need

ikv-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAIku-Gora-Ankwa 14,940 0.0098%1.92 None Likely need

ikl-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAIkulu 70,201 0.0461%0.00 None Likely need

ikw-ng Rivers state, Ikwerre, Port Harcourt, and ObioIkwere 470,538 0.3091%0.00 None Definite need

ilv-ng Akwa Ibom state, Oron LGAIlue 6,721 0.0044%0.00 None Likely need

iri-ng Plateau state, Bassa and Barakin Ladi LGAs; Irigwe 62,776 0.0412%NBTT 19.95 Some 1923--2009Definite need

its-ng Delta state, Warri, Bomadi, and Ethiope LGAsIsekiri 679,305 0.4463%ANG, BAP, UBS 0.00 New T 1985 1974--1985Definite need

iso-ng Delta state, Isoko and Ndokwa LGAsIsoko 532,327 0.3497%UBS, CMS 0.00 Bible 1977 1970 1920--1932Adequate Scripture exists

itw-ng Akwa Ibom state, Akamkpa LGAIto 8,666 0.0057%0.00 None Likely need

itm-ng Akwa Ibom state, Ikono and Itu LGAsItu Mbon Uzo 8,590 0.0056%0.00 None Likely need

atg-ng Edo state, Etsako and Akoko-Edo LGAs,Ate, Ivbie North-Okpela-Arhe 47,060 0.0309%NBTT 0.00 Some 2009Definite need

iya-ng Ondo state, 1/4 of Idoani townIyayu 32,345 0.0212%0.00 None Likely need

uiv-ng Benue state, Kwande LGA, near TuranIyive 1,580 0.0010%0.00 None Definite need

fiz-ng Izere 70,948 0.0466%COCIN, NBTT 18.60

izi-ng Ebonyi state, Abakaliki, Ezza, Ohaozara, and Izi-Ezaa-Ikwo-Mgbo 1,419,264 0.9324%AOG, PR, RC, NBTT 3.31 Bible 2002 1980 2007--2007Definite need

ijc-ng Bayelsa state, Yenagoa, South Ijaw,KolokumIzon 1,762,875 1.1581%CMS 0.00 Some 1912--1924Definite need

cbo-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGAIzora 6,320 0.0042%0.00 None Likely need

jni-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGAJanji 1,509 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

jaf-ng Borno state, Biu and Kwaya-Kusar LGAs; GoJara 60,685 0.0399%ECWA 0.00 None Likely need

jar-ng Bauchi, Adamawa, and Plateau StatesJarawa 220,225 0.1447%COCIN, ECWA, COG, SUM 0.00 Some 1940Definite need

jer-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGA; Bauchi state, Toro Jere 87,905 0.0577%ECWA, BAP 1.58 None Likely need

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juo-ng Taraba state, Wukari and Karim Lamido LGAJiba 4,108 0.0027%SUM 0.00 Some 1927--1950Likely need

jib-ng Taraba state, Gashaka and Bali LGAJibu 43,131 0.0283%NBTT 2.92 New T 1996 1973Adequate Scripture exists

jie-ng Borno state, Jilbe town, Cameroon border acrJilbe 2,675 0.0018%0.00 None Likely need

jmi-ng Bauchi state, Ganjuwa LGA, Jimi villageJimi 1,493 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

jrr-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGAJiru 4,482 0.0029%RC, SUM 0.00 None Likely need

kaj-ng Kaduna state, Kachia and Jema'a LGAsJju 441,168 0.2898%BAP, ECWA, NBTT 33.33 New T 1982Definite need

jrt-ng Plateau state, Shendam LGA, at Dokan KasuJorto 22,678 0.0149%0.00 None Likely need

juu-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Ju villageJu 1,270 0.0008%RC 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

jbu-ng Taraba state, Takum, Sardauna, and Bali LGJukun Takum 14 0.0000%SUM, UBS 0.00 New T 1980 1918Script. exists, adequacy?

ldl-ng Adamawa state, Shellen, Song, and Numan LKaan 14,627 0.0096%BAP, RC, L 0.00 None Likely need

kad-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGA; Niger state, ChanKadara 97,331 0.0639%BAP, ECWA 20.30 None Definite need

gel-ng Kebbi state, Zuru LGA, Fakai District, withmigKag-Fer-Jiir-Koor-Ror-Us-Zuksu 52,647 0.0346%BAP, RC, UMCA 0.33 Some 2009Definite need

kdm-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGAKagoma 33,315 0.0219%0.00 None Likely need

kce-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAKaivi 3,047 0.0020%0.00 None Likely need

kka-ng Niger state, Agaie and Lapai LGAs; Kwara staKakanda 32,866 0.0216%0.00 None Likely need

kxe-ng North Niger stateKakihum 19,481 0.0128%0.00 None Likely need

ijn-ng Rivers state, Degema, Akulga, Asaritoru, and Kalabari 366,694 0.2409%ANG, BAP, UBS 0.00 New T 1996 1980--1991Likely need

kdx-ng Taraba state, Bali LGA, between Mayo Kam aKam 7,081 0.0047%RC, UMC 32.00 None Likely need

kci-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAKamantan 24,337 0.0160%0.00 None Likely need

kmi-ng Niger state, Lapai LGA, Ebo town, and 11 villaKami 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

kcq-ng Gombe state, Billiri, Kaltungo and Akko LGAsKamo 29,879 0.0196%ECWA, RC 0.00 None Definite need

hig-ng Adamawa state, Michika LGA, Mandara MounKamwe 438,836 0.2883%ANG, BR 19.22 New T 1975--1999 1972Definite need

kdp-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGAKaningdon-Nindem 12,400 0.0081%0.00 None Likely need

kni-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGAKanufi 13,595 0.0089%3.85 None Likely need

knc-ng Borno state, Kukawa, Kaga, Konduga, MaiduKanuri, Central 5,793,772 3.8062%ANG, SIM, SUM, COCIN 0.00 New T 1997 1949Definite need

kby-ng Mainly Yobe state; Jigawa and Bauchi statesKanuri, Manga 307,597 0.2021%SIM 0.00 Some 2005Active Program

klo-ng Taraba state, Takum LGA, at KapyaKapya 234 0.0002%20.00 None Likely need

kai-ng Bauchi state, Gamawa and Misau LGAs; YobKarekare 269,146 0.1768%SIM 1.70 None Definite need

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kil-ng Bauchi state, Ganjuwa LGA, Kariya village neKariya 3,017 0.0020%0.03 None Likely need

ogo-ng Rivers state, Khana LGA; Akwa Ibom state, OKhana 705,330 0.4634%0.00 Bible 1968 1961 1930--1935Adequate Scripture exists

ktc-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, near DidanKholok 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

kkd-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAKinuku 1,180 0.0008%0.00 None Likely need

kkm-ng Cross River state, Odukpani and Akampka LKiong 748 0.0005%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

kkr-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Kir Bengbet and KiKir-Balar 4,317 0.0028%0.00 None Likely need

okr-ng Rivers state, Okrika, Port Harcourt, and Ogu-Kirike 331,630 0.2179%ANG 0.00 New T 2001 1979--1991Adequate Scripture exists

klu-ng LagosKlao 0.0000%New T 1999 1921-1989Definite need

kcs-ng Plateau state, Shendam LGAKoenoem 7,469 0.0049%5.67 None Likely need

kso-ng Adamawa state, Song LGA, north of Belul roaKofa 0.0000%None Likely need

kwl-ng Plateau state, Qua'an Pan and Mangu LGAs; Kofyar 141,605 0.0930%RC, SUM 1.18 None Likely need

bcs-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGAKohumono 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

kmy-ng Adamawa state, Ganye and Fufore LGAs, KoKoma 45,520 0.0299%RC, CC, ECWA, L 1.56 None Definite need

klk-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGA, Kona villageKono 7,246 0.0048%0.00 None Likely need

krp-ng Cross River state, Odukpani and Akampka LKorop 13,446 0.0088%0.00 None Likely need

kpk-ng Taraba state, Wukari, Takum, and Sardauna Kpan 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

pbn-ng Adamawa state, Numan LGA, Kpasham town,Kpasam 21,931 0.0144%L 0.00 None Likely need

koc-ng Taraba state, Wukari, Takum LGAsKpati 0.0000%

kof-ng Bauchi state, Gunjawa LGA, Kubi townKubi 2,121 0.0014%0.00

kov-ng Bauchi state, Ningi LGAKudu-Camo 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

kow-ng Adamawa state, Fufore LGAKugama 4,482 0.0029%LCCN 0.00 None Likely need

kes-ng Rivers state, Brass LGAKugbo 4,705 0.0031%0.00 None Likely need

kez-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGA; Ebonyi state, Kukele 135,144 0.0888%RC, LCMS, LCMS 0.00 New T 1979 1974Likely need

kul-ng Plateau state, Bokkos LGAKulere 21,423 0.0141%26.92 None Likely need

bbu-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, at Balasa,BKulung 22,753 0.0149%BAP, RC, UMC 6.01 Some 1950Likely need

ksm-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa and Fufore LGAKumba 4,482 0.0029%ECWA, LCCN 26.05 None Likely need

kug-ng Kwara state, Kogi LGA, around Abugi. 52 villaKupa 29,879 0.0196%0.00 None Likely need

krh-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka and Ikara LGAs; KaKurama 52,857 0.0347%0.00 None Likely need

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kuh-ng Bauchi state, Billiri, and Kaltungo LGAs, KushiKushi 16,613 0.0109%ECWA, RC, UMC 9.99 None Definite need

kub-ng Taraba state, Takum LGAKutep 58,503 0.0384%RC, REF, SUM, UBS 1.67 New T 1986--1995Definite need

kpa-ng Bauchi state, Bajoga LGA; Borno state, GujbaKutto 4,004 0.0026%3.85 None Likely need

khj-ng Kaduna state, Kachia LGAKuturmi 13,803 0.0091%0.00 None Likely need

kwb-ng Adamawa state, Numan LGA, Gyakan and KKwa 10,234 0.0067%AP, RC, L 9.03 None Likely need

ksq-ng Bauchi state, Gombe LGAKwaami 17,165 0.0113%0.03 None Likely need

kwq-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, AntereKwak 0.0000%None Likely need

bka-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGAKyak 7,545 0.0050%RC, SIM, UMC 0.00 None Likely need

tye-ng Kebbi state, Geshuru, Kaele, Saufu, and TuniKyenga 5,719 0.0038%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

jku-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi and Alkaleri LGAsLabir 14,940 0.0098%ECWA 3.85 None No need or unlikely need

lak-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA; Adamawa sLaka 6,677 0.0044%2.60 None Likely need

lla-ng Adamawa state, Gombi LGA; Borno stateLala-Roba 65,272 0.0429%L 4.78 None Definite need

hia-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGA; Adamawa state, MiLamang 56,755 0.0373%0.00 Some 1992Definite need

bma-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGA, Lame DistrictLame 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

ldh-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa LGA, GanglamjLamja-Dengsa-Tola 4,482 0.0029%L 0.32 None Likely need

lns-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, scattered mixedLamnso 4,482 0.0029%BAP, RC 0.00 New T 1990Active Program

lan-ng Niger state, Borgu LGA, Niger River banks,KaLaru 6,694 0.0044%0.00 None Likely need

ldk-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, between BLeelau 7,469 0.0049%BAP, SUM, UMC 33.47 None Likely need

agb-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGA; Ebonyi state,Legbo 70,575 0.0464%0.00 None Definite need

ldj-ng Plateau state, Bassa LGA; Bauchi state, Toro Lemoro 14,044 0.0092%ECWA, SDA 7.17 None Likely need

ldg-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGALenyima 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

gnh-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGALere 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

ayi-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGALeyigha 14,223 0.0093%0.00 None Likely need

mgi-ng Nassarawa state, Awe and Lafia LGAsLijili 78,463 0.0515%NBTT 6.28 New T 1986Script. exists, adequacy?

lmp-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Mambila uplandLimbum 5,976 0.0039%0.00 New T 2002 1997Active Program

yaz-ng Cross River state, Obubra LGALokaa 170,716 0.1122%AOG 0.00 New T 2006 1967--1984Definite need

lnu-ng Adamawa state, Guyuk LGA; Bauchi state, BLonguda 75,280 0.0495%BAP, L, NBTT 17.16 New T 1978 1975Script. exists, adequacy?

ldo-ng Gombe state, Kaltungo LGA; Taraba state, KLoo 11,698 0.0077%0.00 None Likely need

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lop-ng Niger state, Borgu LGA, Amboshidi and TungLopa 7,364 0.0048%0.00 None Likely need

kcc-ng Cross River state, Akamkpa LGA, at Ojo NkoLubila 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

ldq-ng Taraba state, Takum LGA, Lufu, and Lufu JauLufu 3,644 0.0024%REF 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ldd-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Kayarda and Luri vLuri 74 0.0000%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

mew-ng Borno state, Gujba LGA, Bara town and assoMaaka 14,177 0.0093%0.00 None Likely need

mda-ng Plateau state, Akwanga and Keffi LGAs; KaduMada 141,179 0.0927%NBTT 0.00 New T 1999 1990Definite need

maf-ng Borno state, Gwoza LGAMafa 6,439 0.0042%CBRM, COCIN 0.00 Bible 1978--1989 1965 1958--1961Adequate Scripture exists

gmd-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, a section ofMaghdi 2,914 0.0019%0.00 None Likely need

pbl-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, northeast oMak 7,469 0.0049%ECWA, UMC 0.00 None Likely need

ruy-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAMala 8,695 0.0057%0.00 None Likely need

mma-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGAMama 47,060 0.0309%SUM 0.00 None Likely need

mzk-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Mambila PlateaMambila, Nigeria 141,165 0.0927%BAP, NBTT 0.00 New T 1977 1973Script. exists, adequacy?

zns-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Mangas townMangas 150 0.0001%RC, ECWA 0.00 None Likely need

mrt-ng Borno state, Askira-Uba and Damboa LGAs; Marghi Central 178,047 0.1170%CBRM 0.00 New T 1987 1940--1961Likely need

mfm-ng Borno state, Askira-Uba LGA; Adamawa stateMarghi South 186,746 0.1227%0.00 None Definite need

jms-ng Taraba state, near TakumMashi 1,127 0.0007%48.00 None Likely need

wma-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGA, possibly Mara villageMawa 0.0000%

myb-ng Borno stateMbay 10,458 0.0069%0.00 Bible 1980 1943 1932No need or unlikely need

mfo-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGAMbe 33,644 0.0221%UBS, LCMS, LCMS 0.00 Some 1992Definite need

mfn-ng Cross River state, Obubra and Ikom LGAs; AMbembe, Cross River 173,718 0.1141%NBTT 0.00 New T 1985 1975Definite need

nza-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Kurmi DistrictMbembe, Tigon 33,944 0.0223%REF 0.10 Some 2001Active Program

moi-ng Adamawa state, Song, Fufore, and Gombi LGMboi 27,787 0.0183%L 16.84 None Likely need

bgu-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Kakara townMbongno 1,493 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

mbu-ng Adamawa state, Numan, Guyuk, Song, DemsMbula-Bwazza 77,120 0.0507%AOG, AP, RC, SUM, ECWA, L 0.00 Some 2008Definite need

bbt-ng Bauchi state, Darazo LGAMburku 8,380 0.0055%0.75 None Likely need

mko-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, 15 km east Mingang Doso 4,004 0.0026%BAP, SUM, ECWA, UMC 44.78 None Likely need

mjs-ng Plateau state, Pankshin, Mangu, Shendam LMiship 9,098 0.0060%0.00 None Likely need

mkf-ng Bauchi state, Ganjuwa LGA, Miya townMiya 45,297 0.0298%ECWA 0.96 None Definite need

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ver-ng Adamawa state, Yola and Fufore LGAs, VerreMom Jango 136,817 0.0899%RC, SUM, L 0.00 None Definite need

mtl-ng Plateau state, Shendam LGAMontol 30,088 0.0198%2.91 None Likely need

gwg-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, northeast oMoo 7,022 0.0046%BAP, RC, UMC 0.00 None Likely need

mpi-ng Borno stateMpade 609 0.0004%0.00 None Active Program

mzm-ng Taraba state, Jalingo, Zing, Karim Lamido, YoMumuye 615,193 0.4042%BAP, SUM, CC, ECWA, NBTT, UMC 0.00 New T 1995 1938Script. exists, adequacy?

mmf-ng Plateau state, Bokkos LGA, Mundat village neMundat 1,404 0.0009%0.00 None Likely need

mcj-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, 25% of Zongo Mvanip 15,537 0.0102%0.00 None Likely need

sur-ng Plateau state, Barakin-Ladi and Mangu LGAsMwaghavul 425,764 0.2797%SUM, COCIN, NBTT 0.00 New T 1991--2007 1915--1966Definite need

ned-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, AntereNde-Gbite 0.0000%None Likely need

ndd-ng Cross River state, Ikom LGANde-Nsele-Nta 33,091 0.0217%0.00 None Likely need

nbb-ng Cross River state, Ikom LGANdoe 9,635 0.0063%0.00 None Likely need

ndr-ng Taraba state, Bali, Gashaka, Sardauna LGAsNdoola 79,314 0.0521%SUM 10.27 None Likely need

nfd-ng Kaduna state, southwest of Fadan Karshe,AnNdun 9,411 0.0062%0.00 None Likely need

nuh-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, near Mvanip, 5 Ndunda 477 0.0003%0.00 None Likely need

sba-ng Ngambay 0.0000%Bible 1993 1954--1968 1936--1990No need or unlikely need

nbh-ng Yobe state, Fika LGA; Gambe state, Nafada-Ngamo 85,141 0.0559%RC, ECWA, COG, COCIN 4.70 None Definite need

anc-ng Plateau state, Pankshin, Kanam, and LangtanNgas 540,464 0.3551%CMS, COCIN, NBTT 0.00 New T 1979 1916--2005Definite need

ngx-ng Borno state, Askira-Uba LGANggwahyi 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

ngi-ng Yobe state, Damaturu LGANgizim 123,038 0.0808%ECWA 0.63 None Definite need

ngw-ng Adamawa state, Gombi LGA at Fachi and GuNgwaba 14,162 0.0093%ANG, BAP, RC, BR, ECWA, L 0.00 None Likely need

nsi-ng Nigerian Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

nns-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA, Ningeshen Kurmi Ningye 5,228 0.0034%0.00 None Likely need

nin-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA; Nassarawa state,Ninzo 94,913 0.0624%3.91 None Definite need

njr-ng Southeast, near the Mambila [mcu]Njerep 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

nkz-ng Akwa Ibom state, Ikono LGANkari 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

isi-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGANkem-Nkum 58,549 0.0385%0.00 None Definite need

nkx-ng Rivers state, Opobo-Nkoro LGANkoroo 6,470 0.0043%0.00 None Likely need

nbo-ng Cross River state, at the juncture of Ikom, ObNkukoli 2,345 0.0015%0.00 None Likely need

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nbp-ng Cross River state, Ikom and Ogoja LGAsNnam 5,080 0.0033%0.00 None Likely need

nsc-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Antere, NkiriNshi 0.0000%None Likely need

nbr-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA; Plateau state, AkNumana-Nunku-Gbantu-Numbu 22,753 0.0149%4.78 None Likely need

rin-ng Plateau state, Akwanga LGANungu 68,557 0.0450%0.80 None Likely need

nup-ng Niger state, Mariga, Gbako, Agaie, and LapaiNupe-Nupe-Tako 1,338,184 0.8791%ANG, MCA, SIM, UBS, CMS, ECWA, 3.91 Bible 1953--1989 1915--1982 1877--1950Adequate Scripture exists

nmi-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, Andami villNyam 124 0.0001%0.00 None Likely need

nfg-ng Kaduna state, Adu villageNyeng 9,411 0.0062%0.00

muo-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa LGA. 6 villagesNyong 13,595 0.0089%L 20.00 None Likely need

nja-ng Adamawa state, Maiha LGANzanyi 118,423 0.0778%BAP, RC, L 2.34 None Definite need

bzy-ng Cross River state, Obanliku LGAObanliku 92,462 0.0607%AOG, RC 0.00 None Likely need

ann-ng Rivers state, Andoni LGA; Akwa Ibom state, IObolo 137,638 0.0904%NBTT 0.00 New T 1991 1987--1988Definite need

obu-ng Rivers state, Port Harcourt LGA, Abuloma towObulom 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

odu-ng Rivers state, Abua-Odual LGAOdual 25,606 0.0168%ANG 0.00 New T 1981--2002Likely need

oda-ng Cross River state, Odukpani LGAOdut 3,600 0.0024%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ogc-ng Rivers state, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni LGA, northOgbah 241,259 0.1585%ANG, AOG, BAP, RC, PE, SDA 0.00 Some 1999Insufficient information

ogb-ng Bayelsa state, Brass LGAOgbia 284,525 0.1869%UBS 0.00 None Definite need

ogg-ng Rivers state, Ahoada LGA. 1 townOgbogolo 13,371 0.0088%0.00 None Likely need

ogu-ng Rivers state, Degema LGA, Bukuma village nOgbronuagum 2,690 0.0018%0.00 None Likely need

okb-ng Akwa Ibom state, Okobo LGAOkobo 75,386 0.0495%0.00 None Likely need

okd-ng Bayelsa state, Yenagoa LGAOkodia 7,320 0.0048%0.00 None Likely need

oks-ng Kogi state, Okene LGA, Ogori and Magongo tOko-Eni-Osayen 14,223 0.0093%0.00 None Likely need

opa-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAOkpamheri 70,575 0.0464%0.00 None Likely need

oke-ng Edo state, Okpe LGAOkpe 33,362 0.0219%0.00 None Likely need

okx-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAOkpe 7,469 0.0049%0.00 None Likely need

olm-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAOloma 0.0000%None Likely need

iko-ng Cross River state, Ikom LGA. May also be in Olulumo-Ikom 128,032 0.0841%0.00 None Likely need

org-ng Benue state, Okpokwu LGA; Ebonyi state, IshOring 106,697 0.0701%0.00 None Definite need

orx-ng Akwa-Ibom state, Oron LGAOro 106,071 0.0697%0.00 None Likely need

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orr-ng Bayelsa state, Ogbia LGA, Oruma and IbelebiOruma 6,677 0.0044%0.00 None Likely need

oso-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGAOsoso 24,979 0.0164%0.00 None Likely need

uta-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGA; Benue state, Otank 7,052 0.0046%0.00 None Likely need

pqa-ng Bauchi state, Ningi and Bauchi LGAsPaa 12,073 0.0079%ECWA 1.75 None Likely need

pnz-ng Urban areasPana 5,976 0.0039%0.00 Some 1953Active Program

pgs-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGAPangseng 0.0000%None Likely need

pai-ng Plateau state, Pankshin LGA, 17 km south ofJPe 4,423 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

pfe-ng Adamawa state, Ganye LGAPeere 7,081 0.0047%L 0.05 New T 1986Adequate Scripture exists

pip-ng Gombe state, Kaltungo LGA, Gwandum, GunPero 37,738 0.0248%UMC, COCIN, ECWA, BAP 0.27 Some 1936--2008Definite need

pcm-ng Southern states; northern states in Sabon GarPidgin, Nigerian 1,344,565 0.8833%0.00 Some 1957Definite need

pcn-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAPiti 7,259 0.0048%0.00 None Likely need

piy-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA; some in BaPiya-Kwonci 7,304 0.0048%BAP, COCIN, ECWA, UMC 3.60 Some 1950Likely need

plj-ng Bauchi state, Dass, Toro, and Bauchi LGAsPolci 24,247 0.0159%ECWA, COCIN, RC 0.00 None Definite need

png-ng Niger state, Rafi LGA, Gumna and Tegina distPongu 32,957 0.0217%BAP, RC, ECWA 2.50 None Definite need

kvj-ng Adamawa state, north and east of Michika, soPsikye 17,538 0.0115%RC, SDA 0.00 New T 1988Active Program

mfl-ng Borno state, Damboa LGAPutai 1,493 0.0010%CBRM 2.31 None No need or unlikely need

afe-ng Cross River state, Obudu and Ogoja LGAsPutukwam 28,235 0.0185%0.00 None Likely need

pcw-ng Plateau state, Shendam LGAPyapun 22,678 0.0149%0.00 None Likely need

rax-ng Taraba state, Zing LGARang 0.0000%None Likely need

res-ng South Kebbi state, Yauri LGA; west Niger statReshe 67,670 0.0445%GR, RC, UMS 1.14 Some 1970--2009Definite need

rod-ng Niger state, Rafi and Mariga LGAs, Ucanja toRogo 0.0000%None Likely need

cla-ng Plateau state, Bokkos, Barakin-Ladi, and ManRon 167,638 0.1101%NBTT 0.00 Some 2009Definite need

ruz-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGARuma 10,622 0.0070%0.00 None Likely need

ccg-ng Taraba state, Gashaka, Jalingo, Bali, Zing LGSamba Daka 137,815 0.0905%RC, L, CR/CRC 3.00 Some 1933Likely need

ndi-ng Adamawa state, Ganye, Fufore, Wukari, and Samba Leko 79,882 0.0525%RC, CR/CRC 14.29 New T 2001Adequate Scripture exists

xsn-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGASanga 26,428 0.0174%ECWA, COCIN, RC 0.00 None Likely need

sxs-ng Edo state, Akoko-Edo LGASasaru 16,344 0.0107%0.00 None Likely need

say-ng Bauchi state, Tafawa Balewa LGASaya 113,153 0.0743%RC, ECWA, BAP, COCIN 25.00 None Likely need

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scw-ng Plateau state, Bokkos LGA, Sha DistrictSha 4,213 0.0028%0.00 None Likely need

nfk-ng Kaduna state. 13 villagesShakara 3,608 0.0024%0.00

sha-ng Bauchi state, Dass LGAShall-Zwall 10,458 0.0069%0.11 None Likely need

xsh-ng Kaduna state, Kachia and Jema'a LGAsShamang 0.0000%None Likely need

sqa-ng Niger state, Rafi and Mariga LGAs; Kaduna stShama-Sambuga 6,677 0.0044%0.00 None Likely need

sho-ng Kebbi state between Kaoje and Yauri, Niger RShanga 10,024 0.0066%0.01 None No need or unlikely need

sqh-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGA, Shau and Mana villaShau 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

scv-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGASheni 537 0.0004%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

gua-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA. Gubi and Guru towShiki 1,404 0.0009%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bcv-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGA, Benue RiveShoo-Minda-Nye 23,962 0.0157%RC, SUM, UMC 0.00 None Likely need

ksa-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGAShuwa-Zamani 2,345 0.0015%0.00 None Likely need

sir-ng Bauchi state, Ningi LGASiri 4,243 0.0028%ECWA 1.13 None No need or unlikely need

kgt-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Kila Yang, NjikeSomyev 14,940 0.0098%BAP 3.85 None No need or unlikely need

bze-ng Niger, Kwara, and Kebbi states, Lake KainjiSorko 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Definite need

syk-ng North tip Adamawa state, Michika LGA, MandSukur 21,617 0.0142%RC, BR 10.00 None Likely need

tdl-ng Bauchi state, Tafawa Balewa LGA; Plateau stSur 7,022 0.0046%COCIN, ECWA, RC 10.03 None Likely need

sde-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGASurubu 9,411 0.0062%0.00 None Likely need

tal-ng Plateau state, Pankshin LGATal 23,530 0.0155%0.00 None Likely need

tak-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGA, Kuka and Talan KTala 1,404 0.0009%ECWA, RC, L, BAP 11.60 None Likely need

ttq-ng Far northwest Sokoto stateTamajaq, Tawallammat 26,891 0.0177%0.00 Some 1979--2006Active Program

tdk-ng Plateau state, Pankshin LGATambas 10,981 0.0072%16.67 None Likely need

tan-ng Gombe state, Billiri, Kaltungo, Akko, and BalaTangale 196,278 0.1289%ECWA, BAP 40.00 New T 1932--1963 1920--1929Definite need

uji-ng Niger state, Chanchaga and Suleija LGAs, KaTanjijili 11,203 0.0074%0.00 None Likely need

yer-ng Plateau state, Kanam, Wase, and Langtang LTarok 421,192 0.2767%SUM, COCIN, NBTT 9.60 New T 1988 1917--1966Definite need

tuq-ng Borno state, northeast LGAs. A few villagesTedaga 2,988 0.0020%0.00 None Definite need

tkq-ng Rivers state, Tai LGATee 0.0000%None Likely need

tdo-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa LGA, Mayo BelTeme 4,482 0.0029%L 0.00 None Likely need

ttr-ng Gombe state, Yamaltu-Deba LGA; Borno statTera 129,597 0.0851%ECWA, BAP 4.60 Some 1930--2008Definite need

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twc-ng Jigawa state, Keffin Hausa LGA, Teshena towTeshenawa 0.0000%

thy-ng Taraba state, near LauTha 1,351 0.0009%0.00 None Likely need

tdq-ng Taraba state, Jalingo LGA, Hoai PetelTita 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

tiv-ng Benue state, Makurdi, Gwer, Gboko Kwande, Tiv 3,842,663 2.5245%IBS, RC, SUM, CR/CRC 0.00 Bible 1964 1936--1942 1916--1959Adequate Scripture exists

tdv-ng Nassarawa state, Akwanga LGA, northeast ofToro 5,154 0.0034%1.30 None Likely need

kdl-ng Niger state, Magama and Mariga LGAs, AunaTsikimba 66,856 0.0439%0.00 Some 2001--2003Definite need

tsw-ng Niger state, Magama and Mariga LGAs, SalkaTsishingini 117,691 0.0773%BAP, RC, UMS, NBTT 0.00 Some 1933--2001Definite need

ldp-ng Adamawa state, Numan LGA; Bauchi state, KTso 26,054 0.0171%10.00 None Likely need

tvd-ng Niger state, Bangi, Kontagora, and Rijau LGATsuvadi 210,604 0.1384%SUM, CRC 0.00 Some 1997--2001Definite need

tul-ng Gombe state, Kaltungo LGA, 30 km east of BiTula 42,114 0.0277%ECWA, ANG, BAP 10.00 Some 1929--2007Definite need

kku-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGATumi 2,972 0.0020%0.00 None Likely need

kcg-ng Kaduna state, Kachia, Saminaka, and Jema'aTyap 199,938 0.1314%40.00 Some 1940--2009Definite need

byc-ng Cross River state, Akampka LGAUbaghara 47,074 0.0309%PR, UBS, BCAS 0.00 Some 1984Definite need

uba-ng Cross River state, Obudu LGAUbang 4,482 0.0029%0.00 None Likely need

uda-ng Akwa Ibom state, Mbo LGAUda 16,493 0.0108%0.00 None Likely need

uha-ng Ondo state, Akoko South and Owo LGAsUhami 17,823 0.0117%0.00 None Likely need

kcf-ng Ondo state, Ikakumo-Akoko, Auga, Ishe townUkaan 42,354 0.0278%0.00 None Likely need

ukp-ng Cross River state, Obudu and Ikom LGAsUkpe-Bayobiri 28,235 0.0185%0.00 None Likely need

akd-ng Cross River state, Akamkpa LGAUkpet-Ehom 14,940 0.0098%0.00 None Likely need

uku-ng Ondo state, Akoko South LGAUkue 18,481 0.0121%0.00 None Likely need

ukq-ng Cross River state, Akampka LGAUkwa 117 0.0001%0.00 None Likely need

ukw-ng Delta state, Ndokwa LGA; Rivers state,Ogba-Ukwuani-Aboh-Ndoni 227,546 0.1495%0.00 None Likely need

ulb-ng Delta state, Aniocha and Oshimili LGAsUlukwumi 14,627 0.0096%0.00 None Likely need

umm-ng Cross River state, Akampka LGA. 25 villagesUmon 26,741 0.0176%CSM 0.00 Some 1895Likely need

une-ng Edo state, Etsako, Agbazko, and Akoko-Edo Uneme 26,040 0.0171%0.00 None Likely need

uok-ng North and west of Afuze, Owan LGAUokha 0.0000%None Likely need

urh-ng Delta state, Ethiope and Ughelli LGAsUrhobo 799,912 0.5255%UBS, ABFMS, CMS 0.00 Bible 1977 1951 1927--1963Adequate Scripture exists

usk-ng Cross River state, Odukpani LGA, Calabar arUsaghade 15,537 0.0102%0.00 None Likely need

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evh-ng Delta state, Ethiope LGAUvbie 25,981 0.0171%0.00 None Likely need

eze-ng Cross River state, Ogoja LGAUzekwe 11,758 0.0077%0.00 None Likely need

bij-ng Plateau state, Mangu LGA; Bauchi state, TafaVaghat-Ya-Bijim-Legeri 24,061 0.0158%RC, COCIN 0.07 None Likely need

vem-ng Adamawa state, Michika LGA, Madagali DistriVemgo-Mabas 14,194 0.0093%RC, CBRM 4.25 None Likely need

vit-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, AntereViti 0.0000%None Likely need

kch-ng Kaduna state, Saminaka LGAVono 1,180 0.0008%0.00 None Likely need

vor-ng Adamawa state, Guyuk and Song LGAs, soutVoro 0.0000%None Likely need

vut-ng Taraba state, Sardauna LGA, Northeast MamVute 2,345 0.0015%0.00 Some 1988Active Program

wja-ng Gombe state, Balanga, Akko, Yamaltu Deba Waja 105,801 0.0695%ECWA, BAP, AOG 0.00 Some 1926--1935Definite need

wav-ng Taraba state, Karim Lamido LGAWaka 7,304 0.0048%RC, L 0.00 None Likely need

mfi-ng Borno state, Damboa, Bama, Gwoza, and KoWandala 14,940 0.0098%0.80 New T 1988 1967Active Program

jub-ng Benue state, Makurdi Division, Iharev District,Wannu 4,213 0.0028%3.88 None Likely need

juk-ng Taraba state, Wukari LGA; Plateau state, SheWapan 141,165 0.0927%SUM 0.00 New T 1994 1914Likely need

juw-ng Plateau state, Shendam, Wase LGA, Wase TWapha 2,107 0.0014%0.00 None Likely need

wji-ng Bauchi state, Ningi LGA; Jigawa state, Birnin Warji 100,031 0.0657%ECWA 1.31 None Definite need

wom-ng Adamawa state, Fufore LGAWom 7,304 0.0048%RC, L 0.00 None Likely need

ekr-ng Cross River state, Yala Local Government ArYace 17,374 0.0114%RC, UBS, L 0.00 Some 1980Likely need

yba-ng Cross River state, Ogoja, Obubra, and Ikom LYala 117,635 0.0773%RC, UBS, LCMS, LCMS 0.00 New T 1979 1974Likely need

yam-ng Taraba state, Sardauna and Gashaka LGAs, Yamba 14,940 0.0098%50.00 New T 1992 1990Active Program

bsx-ng Plateau state, Kanam, Langtang, and Wase LYangkam 142 0.0001%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bdm-ng Borno state, islands in Lake ChadYedina 4,122 0.0027%SUM 0.00 None Definite need

ets-ng Edo state, Etsako, Agbako, and Okpebho LGYekhee 366,394 0.2407%ANG, AP, RC 0.00 New T 1997 1980Definite need

yen-ng Adamawa state, Mayo Belwa and Numan LGYendang 106,311 0.0698%RC, ECWA, L, UMC 7.99 None Likely need

yes-ng Kaduna state, Jema'a LGA; Nassarawa state,Yeskwa 30,580 0.0201%SIM 3.92 None Definite need

gek-ng Plateau state, Shendam and Langtang South Yiwom 18,824 0.0124%7.88 None Likely need

yor-ng Most of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Kwara, andYoruba 32,541,341 21.3782%ANG, BAP, IBS, RC, UBS, CMS, M, S 0.00 Bible 1884--2006 1862--1993 1850--1960Adequate Scripture exists

ybl-ng Taraba state, Takum LGA, between Katsina AYukuben 21,931 0.0144%RC, SUM 0.00 None Likely need

zah-ng Bauchi state, Bauchi LGAZangwal 136 0.0001%4.00 None Likely need

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zaz-ng Bauchi state, Toro, Dass, and Tafawa BalewaZari 27,219 0.0179%ECWA, COCIN, RC 0.00

dje-ng Kebbi state, Argungu, Birnin Kebbi, and BunzZarma 113,085 0.0743%0.04 Bible 1990 1954 1934Active Program

zua-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGAZeem 2,240 0.0015%0.00 None Likely need

zhi-ng Kaduna state, Kachia and Jema'a LGAsZhire 0.0000%None Likely need

zir-ng Bauchi state, Toro LGA, Kere and ZiriyaZiriya 0.0000%

ziz-ng Adamawa state, Mubi LGA, Jilbu town, near Zizilivakan 0.0000%None Likely need

jmb-ng Bauchi state, Darazo LGA, Jimbim settlementZumbun 3,017 0.0020%ECWA 0.67 None Likely need


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swb-re Comorian 5230.00 New T 1995 1983Script. exists, adequacy?

Reunion

French (official), Creole widely usedMajor Languages:

French, African, Malagasy, Chinese, Pakistani, IndianMajor Ethnic Groups:

The Portuguese discovered the uninhabited island in 1513. From the 17th to the 19th centuries, French immigration, supplemented by influxes of Africans, Chinese, Malays,and Malabar Indians, gave the island its ethnic mix. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 cost the island its importance as a stopover on the East Indies trade route.


Africa S. of SaharaCou Pop 2000: Saint-DenisCapital:


R. Cath. 82%, Prot. 5%, Hindu 6.7%, Muslim 4.2%, Baha'i 0.8%Major Religions - World Factbook:

Cou Pop 2010: Cou Pop Rank 2010: 6Total Languages: 4Scripture Status - Bible: 5New Testament: 4Portions:

fra-re French 176,5020.13 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

guj-re Gujarati 20,0561.00 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

plt-re Malagasy 11,2320.00 Bible 1835--1938 1830--1990 1828--1987Adequate Scripture exists

rcf-re Reunion Creole French 456,221RC 1.32 None Likely need

tam-re Tamil 40,115GR 0.00 Bible 1727--2002 1715--1998 1714--1956Adequate Scripture exists


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eng-rw English 55 0.0005%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

Rwanda

Kinyarwanda (official) universal Bantu vernacular, French (official), English (official), Kiswahili (Swahili) used in commercial centersMajor Languages:

Hutu 84%, Tutsi 15%, Twa (Pygmoid) 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

In 1959, three years before independence from Belgium, the majority ethnic group, the Hutus, overthrew the ruling Tutsi king. Over the next several years, thousands of Tutsiswere killed, and some 150,000 driven into exile in neighboring countries. The children of these exiles later formed a rebel group, the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF), and begana civil war in 1990. The war, along with several political and economic upheavals, exacerbated ethnic tensions, culminating in April 1994 in the genocide of roughly 800,000Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

The Tutsi rebels defeated the Hutu regime and ended the killing in July 1994, but approximately 2 million Hutu refugees - many fearing Tutsi retribution - fled to neighboringBurundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and the former Zaire. Since then, most of the refugees have returned to Rwanda, but about 10,000 remain in neighboring Democratic Republic of


Africa S. of Sahara7,229,129Cou Pop 2000: KigaliCapital:


RC 45%, Protest. 20%, Muslim 9%, Anamist 24%, Baha'i 0.2%,Major Religions - World Factbook:


fra-rw French 2,808 0.0254%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

run-rw Rundi 458,713 4.1490%0.00 Bible 1967 1951 1920--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

kin-rw Rwanda 9,377,962 84.8226%BAP, PR, RC, UBS, CMS, SDA 0.18 Bible 1954--1993 1931--1989 1914--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

swh-rw Swahili 13,106 0.1185%0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists


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eng-sh English 6,984 91.4495%3.46 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

Saint Helena

EnglishMajor Languages:

African descent 50%, white 25%, Chinese 25%Major Ethnic Groups:

Saint Helena is a British Overseas Territory consisting of Saint Helena and Ascension Islands, and the island group of Tristan da Cunha. Saint Helena: Uninhabited when first discovered by the Portuguese in 1502, Saint Helena was garrisoned by the British during the 17th century. It acquired fame as the place ofNapoleon BONAPARTE's exile from 1815 until his death in 1821, but its importance as a port of call declined after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. During theAnglo-Boer War in South Africa, several thousand Boer prisoners were confined on the island between 1900 and 1903.

Ascension Island: This barren and uninhabited island was discovered and named by the Portuguese in 1503. The British garrisoned the island in 1815 to prevent a rescue ofNapoleon from Saint Helena. It served as a provisioning station for the Royal Navy's West Africa Squadron on anti-slavery patrol. The island remained under Admiralty control


Africa S. of Sahara7,212Cou Pop 2000: JamestownCapital:


Protest. 90.4%, RC 1.4%, Non-relig. 2.8%, Marginal Christ. 3.9%Major Religions - World Factbook:

7637Cou Pop 2010: Cou Pop Rank 2010: 1Total Languages: 1Scripture Status - Bible: 1New Testament: 1Portions:


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aoa-st Spo TomT Island south tip, Spo Jopo dos AngAngolar 5,954 3.3866%RC, BAP, AOG 3.50 None Definite need

Sao Tome and Principe

Portuguese (official)Major Languages:

mestico, angolares (descendants of Angolan slaves), forros (descendants of freed slaves), servicais (contract laborers from AngolMajor Ethnic Groups:

Discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the islands' sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantationslave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Thoughthe first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy.


Africa S. of Sahara159,883Cou Pop 2000: Sao TomeCapital:


Roman Catholic 91.9%, Protestant 4.9%, Non-religious 3%Major Religions - World Factbook:


fan-st Fang 49 0.0279%1.00 Bible 1951 1927 1894--1938Active Program

por-st Portuguese 2,913 1.6569%0.00 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

pre-st Prfncipe IslandPrincipense 1,821 1.0358%RC, BAP, AOG 3.50 None No need or unlikely need

cri-st Spo TomT Island except south tipSaotomense 121,116 68.8911%RC, BAP, AOG 2.20 None Definite need


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dyo-sn Casamance River south, strip just north ofSenJola-Fonyi 435,654 3.0928%AOG, RC, SB, WEC, AOG, ARM, ME 0.01 Some 2000Active Program

csk-sn Oussouye area, north to Casamance River, bJola-Kasa 46,795 0.3322%WEC 0.30 New T 2008 1961--1995Active Program

kea-sn Kabuverdianu 32,536 0.2310%12.50 Some 1936--2009Active Program

krx-sn Southwest coast, north from Bliss Island(CasKaron 9,091 0.0645%RC 0.00 None Active Program

hhr-sn Extreme southwest corner before Guinea-BissKerak 13,488 0.0958%RC 0.04 None Definite need

kcj-sn Kobiana 348 0.0025%1.00 None Definite need

kri-sn Krio 5,811 0.0413%12.50 New T 1986--1992 1987--1992Definite need

cwt-sn Diembering, Bouyouye, Nyikine, Boukot-DiolaKuwaataay 6,365 0.0452%RC, WEC 0.62 New T 2000 1997Active Program

cae-sn West central, north of Thies, Pambal area,MbLehar 12,504 0.0888%RC 0.00 None Active Program

mnk-sn Southeast and south centralMandinka 685,689 4.8678%WEC, SB, MMM 0.10 New T 1989 1837--2000Active Program

mfv-sn SouthwestMandjak 108,123 0.7676%NTM, RC 0.07 Some 1968Active Program

mlq-sn EastManinkakan, Western 432,524 3.0706%NTM 0.00 Some 1997--2003Active Program

knf-sn South-west, mostly in the Casamance, scatterMankanya 29,898 0.2123%RC, MEC 0.00 None 2005Active Program

mlo-sn North of Casamance River, Mlomp village, 25 Mlomp 5,535 0.0393%0.04 None Likely need

ndv-sn West central, northwest of ThiFsNdut 40,075 0.2845%RC 0.76 Some 2007Active Program

snf-sn ThiFs areaNoon 34,156 0.2425%RC 0.33 Some 2003Active Program

fap-sn West central, west southwest of ThiFsPalor 11,081 0.0787%0.00 None Active Program

fuc-sn Fulbe Jeeri and Toucouleur primarily in SenegPulaar 2,730,736 19.3860%ELC, FL, WEC, SB, FR 0.00 New T 1997 1982--1993Definite need

fuf-sn Pular 153,918 1.0927%0.00 Some 1929--1986Active Program

sav-sn Triangle southwest of and near ThiFs(betweeSaafi-Saafi 118,440 0.8408%RC, NTM 0.02 None Active Program

srr-sn West central; Sine and Saloum River valleysSerer-Sine 1,349,593 9.5810%AOG, CBFMS, RC, FL, MTW, BR, SB 0.50 Bible 2008 1987 1979Active Program

snk-sn North and south of Bakel along Senegal RiverSoninke 259,623 1.8431%WEC 0.00 Some 2001Definite need

vie-sn Vietnamese 0.0000%Bible 1916--1994 1914--1993 1890--1989Adequate Scripture exists

cou-sn Southeast and central along Guinea border, pWamey 19,129 0.1358%0.00 None Active Program

wol-sn West and central, Senegal River left bank to Wolof 4,552,822 32.3214%AOG, PR, RC, SIM, CBI, FL, PB, PM 0.04 New T 1988 1873--1982Active Program

kao-sn Xasonga 9,235 0.0656%0.00 New T 2008 1997Active Program


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eng-sc English 1,925 2.1791%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

Seychelles

English (official), French (official), CreoleMajor Languages:

mixed French, African, Indian, Chinese, and ArabMajor Ethnic Groups:

A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was broughtto a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004.Vice President James MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term.


Africa S. of Sahara79,326Cou Pop 2000: Victoria (Mahe Island)Capital:


RC87.6%, Protest. 9.5%, Hindu 0.6%, Muslim 0.3%, Baha'i 0.3%Major Religions - World Factbook:


fra-sc French 1,336 1.5123%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

crs-sc Seselwa Creole French 82,108 92.9454%ANG, RC, SDA 5.30 New T 2000 1974--1984Active Program


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bsq-sl FreetownBassa 7,250 0.1382%0.00 New T 1970 1844--1988Script. exists, adequacy?

Sierra Leone

English (official, regular use limited to literate minority), Mende (principal vernacular in the south), Temne (principal vernacular in the Major Languages:

20 native African tribes 90% (Temne 30%, Mende 30%, other 30%), Creole (Krio) 10% (descendants of freed Jamaican slaves whMajor Ethnic Groups:

Democracy is slowly being reestablished after the civil war from 1991 to 2002 that resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people(about one-third of the population). The military, which took over full responsibility for security following the departure of UN peacekeepers at the end of 2005, is increasinglydeveloping as a guarantor of the country's stability. The armed forces remained on the sideline during the 2007 presidential election, but still look to the UN Integrated Office inSierra Leone (UNIOSIL) - a civilian UN mission - to support efforts to consolidate peace. The new government's priorities include furthering development, creating jobs, andstamping out endemic corruption.


Africa S. of Sahara5,232,624Cou Pop 2000: FreetownCapital:


Traditional Beliefs 48%, Muslim 43.1%, Prot. 6.8%, RC 1.9%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bmf-sl Along Bome RiverBom 7,250 0.1382%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

buy-sl Coast from Guinea border to Sierra Leone RivBullom So 10,378 0.1978%CMS, SB 1.55 Some 1816No need or unlikely need

eng-sl English 2,102 0.0401%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

gol-sl Along the border and inlandGola 11,911 0.2271%ANG 0.10 Some YesDefinite need

ell-sl Greek 896 0.0171%0.00 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

kss-sl Kisi, Southern 122,647 2.3381%AOG, CMA, M, CR/CRC 0.00 New T 1991 1982--1987Definite need

kqs-sl Kissi, Northern 58,010 1.1059%AOG, CMA, RC, M 0.00 New T 1966--1986 1935--1968Definite need

klu-sl Freetown. Originally from LiberiaKlao 11,911 0.2271%1.00 New T 1999 1921-1989Definite need

kno-sl NortheastKono 252,275 4.8092%AOG, LBT, RC, ELC, PE, SB, UMC 12.50 New T 2008 1919--1993Definite need

krm-sl Coast between Sherbro [bun] and Vai [vai], alKrim 14,635 0.2790%ANG, UB, CR/CRC 1.00 None No need or unlikely need

kri-sl Freetown communities; on the Peninsula; BanKrio 683,943 13.0382%ANG, AOG, LBT, UBS, M, SB 0.11 New T 1986--1992 1987--1992Definite need

knk-sl Northern Province, Kabala areaKuranko 330,714 6.3045%MCA, RC, CR/CRC 0.32 New T 2008 1972 1899--1911Definite need

lma-sl North centralLimba, East 41,788 0.7966%0.00 None Likely need

lia-sl North central area north of MakeniLimba, West-Central 351,607 6.7028%AOG, BAP, LBT, RC, PE, WM 3.50 New T 1966--1983 1911--1950Script. exists, adequacy?

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lok-sl 2 separate areas; parts of Koya, Ribbi, and BLoko 171,228 3.2642%AOG, LBT, RC, SB, WM 0.79 New T 1983Script. exists, adequacy?

emk-sl Kabala area and small groups throughout the Maninkakan, Eastern 134,004 2.5546%0.00 New T 1932--1966 1931--1964Active Program

men-sl South central. Expanding along the coast and Mende 1,471,569 28.0529%LBT, CMS, SDA, UBC, UMC, WM 0.00 Bible 1959 1956--2003 1867--1954No need or unlikely need

fuf-sl Widespread but especially northPular 285,466 5.4419%CMA, LBT 0.00 Some 1929--1986Active Program

bun-sl Southern Province adjoining Western Area; wSherbro 201,007 3.8318%ANG, LBT, UMC 2.54 None No need or unlikely need

sgx-sl FreetownSierra Leone Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

sus-sl Northern Province, interspersed throughout wSusu 188,664 3.5965%CMA, PBT 0.00 New T 1884--1988 1869--1963Active Program

tem-sl Northern Province, west of Sewa River to LittlThemne 1,471,636 28.0542%ANG, AOG, LBT, MCA, RC, WC, PE, 0.02 New T 1868--1992 1865--1993Definite need

vai-sl Vai 22,478 0.4285%ANG 0.00 New T 2002 1995Definite need

yal-sl Northern Province, Balaki Subprefecture, YifinYalunka 30,527 0.5819%MCA 0.71 New T 2009 1976 1907Definite need


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arb-so Arabic, Standard 1,668 0.0165%0.00 Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

Somalia

Somali (official), Arabic, Italian, EnglishMajor Languages:

Somali 85%, Bantu and other non-Somali 15% (including Arabs 30,000)Major Ethnic Groups:

Britain withdrew from British Somaliland in 1960 to allow its protectorate to join with Italian Somaliland and form the new nation of Somalia. In 1969, a coup headed byMohamed SIAD Barre ushered in an authoritarian socialist rule that managed to impose a degree of stability in the country for a couple of decades. After the regime's collapseearly in 1991, Somalia descended into turmoil, factional fighting, and anarchy. In May 1991, northern clans declared an independent Republic of Somaliland that now includesthe administrative regions of Awdal, Woqooyi Galbeed, Togdheer, Sanaag, and Sool.

Although not recognized by any government, this entity has maintained a stable existence and continues efforts to establish a constitutional democracy, including holdingmunicipal, parliamentary, and presidential elections. The regions of Bari, Nugaal, and northern Mudug comprise a neighboring self-declared autonomous state of Puntland,


Africa S. of Sahara7,253,137Cou Pop 2000: MogadishuCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 99.96%, Christian 0.04%Major Religions - World Factbook:


bob-so Boni 250 0.0025%0.00 None Active Program

bnl-so Middle Jubba region, Jilib District, scattered inBoon 0.0000%None Insufficient information

dbr-so Dabarre around Dhiinsoor District, May regionDabarre 34,171 0.3379%0.00 None Likely need

eng-so English 54 0.0005%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

gex-so Mostly south, especially Wanle Weyn-Buur HGarre 68,679 0.6792%0.00 None Likely need

jii-so Lower Shabeelle Bay and Middle Jubba regioJiiddu 37,968 0.3755%0.00 None Likely need

ymm-so South, Gedo region, Middle and Lower ShabeMaay 759,380 7.5094%0.00 Some 2006--2007Definite need

xma-so South, Lower Jubba region, Jamaame DistrictMushungulu 48,076 0.4754%0.00 None Likely need

gax-so Gedo regionOromo, Borana-Arsi-Guji 53,156 0.5256%0.00 Bible 1995 1875--1979 1870--1966Active Program

som-so WidespreadSomali 7,537,393 74.5358%IBS, MEN, RC, SIM 0.00 Bible 1979 1972--1976 1915--1935Adequate Scripture exists

swh-so Mwini in Baraawe (Brava), Lower Shabeelle, Swahili 42,552 0.4208%0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists

tqq-so Lower Shabeelle and Middle Jubba regions, DTunni 37,968 0.3755%0.00 None Likely need


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afr-za Principally Pretoria and Bloemfontein. Cape MAfrikaans 6,723,743 13.6914%IBS, DRC 17.53 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

South Africa

11 official languages, including Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, ZuluMajor Languages:

black African 79%, white 9.6%, colored 8.9%, Indian/Asian 2.5% (2001 census)Major Ethnic Groups:

Dutch traders landed at the southern tip of modern day South Africa in 1652 and established a stopover point on the spice route between the Netherlands and the East,founding the city of Cape Town. After the British seized the Cape of Good Hope area in 1806, many of the Dutch settlers (the Boers) trekked north to found their own republics.The discovery of diamonds (1867) and gold (1886) spurred wealth and immigration and intensified the subjugation of the native inhabitants. The Boers resisted Britishencroachments but were defeated in the Boer War (1899-1902); however, the British and the Afrikaners, as the Boers became known, ruled together under the Union of SouthAfrica. In 1948, the National Party was voted into power and instituted a policy of apartheid - the separate development of the races.

The first multi-racial elections in 1994 brought an end to apartheid and ushered in black majority rule under the African National Congress (ANC). ANC infighting, which has


Africa S. of Sahara43,421,021Cou Pop 2000: Pretoria - Admin., Cape Town - Legislat., BloCapital:


Prot. 38.4%, Marg. Chr. 26.1%, RC 7.8%, Hindu 1.7%, Muslim 1.25%Major Religions - World Factbook:


rme-za Angloromani 13,902 0.0283%1.00 None 1979Definite need

brl-za Birwa 9,268 0.0189%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

cmt-za Soweto, Johannesburg, urban settingsCamtho 0.0000%

hak-za Natal coastChinese, Hakka 0.0000%Bible 1916 1883--1993 1860--1995No need or unlikely need

yue-za Natal coastChinese, Yue 0.0000%Bible 1894--1981 1877 1862--1903Adequate Scripture exists

eng-za English 1,770,553 3.6053%5.78 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fng-za Fanagalo 0.0000%

gic-za Mainly Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town,DGail 0.0000%

deu-za German, Standard 430,949 0.8775%28.89 Bible 1466--2004 1522--1983 1522--1987Adequate Scripture exists

ell-za Greek 18,535 0.0377%0.00 Bible 1840--1994 1638--1989 1547--1949Adequate Scripture exists

guj-za Gujarati 162,185 0.3303%0.00 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

hgm-za Haiom 0.0000%None Likely need

hin-za Mainly NatalHindi 370,710 0.7549%GR 0.00 Bible 1818--2000 1811--1998 1806--1962Adequate Scripture exists

kqz-za West. Possibly in BotswanaKorana 0.0000%

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knw-za Northern Cape Province, Diamondfields DistriKung-Ekoka 0.0000%Some 1980Likely need

xuu-za SmithsdriftKxoe 1,899 0.0039%0.00 None Likely need

naq-za Nama 80,512 0.1639%0.00 Bible 1966 1866--1909 1831--1984Script. exists, adequacy?

nbl-za Transvaal, south and centralNdebele 669,888 1.3641%ANG, RC, AOC, L 7.50 New T 1986 1977--2000Script. exists, adequacy?

ngh-za 2 at Andriesvale (near Askham), 1 at WitdraaiNu 550 0.0011%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

oor-za TransvaalOorlams 32,437 0.0661%0.50 None Likely need

por-za Portuguese 810,927 1.6513%0.00 Bible 1751--1995 1681--2004 1505--2004Adequate Scripture exists

rng-za Ronga 92,735 0.1888%PR, RC 0.00 Bible 1923 1903--1914 1896--1905Active Program

kqu-za Also was in LesothoSeroa 0.0000%

nso-za Transvaal, south and centralSotho, Northern 4,027,390 8.2009%ANG, BAP, IBS, RC, DRC, AEF/AEC 17.48 Bible 1904--2000 1890 1964Script. exists, adequacy?

sot-za Sotho, Southern 3,542,767 7.2141%ANG, RC, DRC, LE 40.78 Bible 1879 1855--1982 1993Script. exists, adequacy?

sfs-za South African Sign Language 17,427 0.0355%19.30 None Likely need

swh-za Chatsworth, an urban area near Durban on NSwahili 1,390 0.0028%0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists

ssw-za Swati 1,156,340 2.3546%PR, RC, L 25.02 Bible 1996 1981--1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

tam-za Tamil 440,217 0.8964%3.50 Bible 1727--2002 1715--1998 1714--1956Adequate Scripture exists

tso-za TransvaalTsonga 2,004,212 4.0811%PR, RC, DRC, SRM 22.34 Bible 1907--1989 1894--1986 1892--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

fly-za Gauteng Province, Johannesburg area, PretorTsotsitaal 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

tsc-za Tswa 23,170 0.0472%1.00 Bible 1910--1955 1903--1928 1891--1908Adequate Scripture exists

tsn-za Tswana 2,872,994 5.8502%BAP, IBS, DRC, LMS 0.00 Bible 1857--1993 1840--1994 1830--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

urd-za Natal coast and urban areas around Durban;TUrdu 240,960 0.4907%GR 0.49 Bible 1843--1998 1758--2000 1747--1894Likely need

ven-za Transvaal, northVenda 1,000,231 2.0368%RC, REF 25.02 Bible 1936 1923--1989 1920--1989Script. exists, adequacy?

xam-za Xam 0.0000%

xeg-za Near Swaziland borderXegwi 0.0000%

xho-za Southwest Cape Province and TranskeiXhosa 8,223,982 16.7463%ANG, BAP, RC, DRC, M, AEF/AEC 0.75 Bible 1859-1997 1846--1987 1833-1987Script. exists, adequacy?

xii-za Xiri 92 0.0002%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ydd-za Yiddish, Eastern 0.0000%Bible 1821--1936 1821--1950 1544--1939No need or unlikely need

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zul-za Zululand and north NatalZulu 10,499,970 21.3809%ANG, IBS, RC, L, SDA 24.49 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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acz-sd North, Southern Kordofan Province, Moro HillAcheron 0 0.0000%None Active Program

Sudan

Arabic (official), Nubian, Ta Bedawie, diverse dialects of Nilotic, Nilo-Hamitic, Sudanic languages, EnglishMajor Languages:

black 52%, Arab 39%, Beja 6%, foreigners 2%, other 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

Military regimes favoring Islamic-oriented governments have dominated national politics since independence from the UK in 1956. Sudan was embroiled in two prolonged civilwars during most of the remainder of the 20th century. These conflicts were rooted in northern economic, political, and social domination of largely non-Muslim, non-Arabsouthern Sudanese. The first civil war ended in 1972 but broke out again in 1983. The second war and famine-related effects resulted in more than four million people displacedand, according to rebel estimates, more than two million deaths over a period of two decades. Peace talks gained momentum in 2002-04 with the signing of several accords.

The final North/South Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), signed in January 2005, granted the southern rebels autonomy for six years. After which, a referendum forindependence is scheduled to be held. A separate conflict, which broke out in the western region of Darfur in 2003, has displaced nearly two million people and caused an


North Africa35,079,814Cou Pop 2000: KhartoumCapital:


Muslim (Sunni) 70%, R. Catholic 12%, Protestant 7%, Trad. relig. 9.9%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ach-sd South, Opari District, Acholi HillsAcholi 53,947 0.1285%40.00 Bible 1986 1933 1905--1962Adequate Scripture exists

aft-sd North, Nuba Hills, east Jebel ed Dair. Main ceAfitti 8,085 0.0193%0.00 None Insufficient information

aja-sd South, Western Bahr el Ghazal ProvinceAja 281 0.0007%2.00 None No need or unlikely need

soh-sd North, Sillok (Silak) Hills, west of Berta-speakiAka 3,798 0.0090%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

nyi-sd North, Kordofan Province, northwest of DillingAma 129,329 0.3081%2.00 Some 1950Active Program

anu-sd Upper Nile Province, Pibor and Lower Akobo rAnuak 76,130 0.1813%8.00 New T 1962--1965 1956--2000Active Program

arb-sd Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

pga-sd South, widespread in Equatoria region, into BArabic, Sudanese Creole 70,420 0.1677%0.01 Some 1983--1985Definite need

apd-sd Primarily northArabic, Sudanese Spoken 22,498,012 53.5920%0.26 New T 1978 1927--1964Definite need

avu-sd South, Western Equatorial Province. Ajugu is Avokaya 46,117 0.1099%15.00 New T 2002 1986--1998Adequate Scripture exists

bdj-sd South, Western District, Wau-Deim Zubeir roaBai 6,643 0.0158%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

bdh-sd South, Western Equatoria Province, south anBaka 35,636 0.0849%30.00 Bible 2005 1990--2009Definite need

bjo-sd South, Sopo, near Central African Republic bBanda, Mid-Southern 7,595 0.0181%0.00 None Likely need

tor-sd SouthBanda, Togbo-Vara 2,140 0.0051%GR 0.00 None Definite need

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bbp-sd Between Wau and MboroBanda, West Central 5,783 0.0138%3.00 None Likely need

bpd-sd South, Sopo near Central African Republic boBanda-Banda 3,798 0.0090%0.00 None Likely need

bqk-sd South, Sopo, near Central African Republic bBanda-Mbres 7,595 0.0181%0.00 None Likely need

bfl-sd South, Sopo near Central African Republic boBanda-Ndele 19,050 0.0454%3.00 None Likely need

bfa-sd South, both banks of the Nile, south of TerakeBari 504,017 1.2006%44.69 Bible 1979 1954 1927--1964Adequate Scripture exists

byg-sd North, Southern Darfur, southeast of Nyala, hiBaygo 0.0000%

bej-sd Northeast along Red Sea coastBedawi 2,759,144 6.5725%0.00 None 2008Definite need

bxb-sd South between Wau and Tambura; Bahr-el-GBelanda Bor 14,779 0.0352%1.00 None Likely need

bvi-sd South, scattered villages (Bringi, Bagari, DaduBelanda Viri 42,526 0.1013%5.00 None Active Program

blm-sd South, southwest of Rumbek, Wulu, Bahr Gel Beli 12,575 0.0300%30.00 None Active Program

wti-sd Blue Nile Province, on Ethiopia borderBerta 56,970 0.1357%0.00 None Active Program

byt-sd North, Tagabo Hills, Darfur, and KordofanBerti 0.0000%

brk-sd North, north Darfur, north and east of Daju anBirked 0.0000%

bqu-sd Mariko, Baambu, Ibba, BagasuBoguru 0.0000%None No need or unlikely need

bot-sd Sparsely populated from Tonj and Wau north, Bongo 12,317 0.0293%20.00 None Active Program

bdi-sd North, Blue Nile ProvinceBurun 36,233 0.0863%0.00 None 2009Active Program

dec-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba Mountains;MDagik 48,383 0.1153%0.40 None Definite need

drb-sd North, west and south Jebel Dair, KordofanDair 2,158 0.0051%0.00 None Insufficient information

daj-sd North, Dar Fur Province, Daju Hills 40 km nortDaju, Dar Fur 83,497 0.1989%0.00 None Active Program

dau-sd North. Nearly all Daju of Dar Sila migrated intDaju, Dar Sila 60,767 0.1448%0.00 None Likely need

did-sd South, Didinga Hills (60 km northeast ofSudaDidinga 62,623 0.1492%3.00 Some 1994--2006Active Program

dil-sd North, Southern Kordofan, Dilling town andsurDilling 11,247 0.0268%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

dip-sd South, northeast of the Sudd, both sides of WDinka, Northeastern 535,410 1.2754%38.72 New T 1952 1926--1943Active Program

diw-sd South, north of Bahr el Ghazal River; southKoDinka, Northwestern 133,586 0.3182%40.00 None Likely need

dib-sd South, west of the Nile, south of the Sudd. AkDinka, South Central 459,556 1.0947%1.24 Some 1866--2009Active Program

dks-sd South, east of the Nile, Bor [dks] area, andnorDinka, Southeastern 455,756 1.0856%40.00 None 1940 2009Active Program

dik-sd South, north and northwest of WauDinka, Southwestern 858,342 2.0446%40.00 New T 2006Active Program

rmt-sd NorthDomari 0.0000%None Definite need

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ddd-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, DongotonDongotono 1,023 0.0024%0.00 None Insufficient information

elh-sd North, West Kordofan, El Hugeirat Hills, Sija, El Hugeirat 52 0.0001%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

fer-sd South, Western Bahr el Ghazal at Khor ShamFeroge 15,240 0.0363%0.00 None Insufficient information

fub-sd North, Blue Nile and Kordofan regionsFulfulde, Adamawa 166,278 0.3961%0.00 Bible 1983 1963--1964 1919--1966Active Program

fvr-sd North, Darfur; eastFur 894,009 2.1296%0.00 None Definite need

tbi-sd North, Tabi Massif and area hills, Jebel Tabi aGaam 82,037 0.1954%0.00 None Definite need

krs-sd South, western Bahr el Ghazal Province, KuruGbaya 7,595 0.0181%4.00 None 2006Active Program

ghl-sd North, Kordofan, 2 hills 45 km south of Dilling:Ghulfan 28,678 0.0683%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

kcm-sd South, extreme western Bahr el Ghazal ProviGula 1,804 0.0043%6.00 None Likely need

gly-sd North, Jebel Gule, San and Roro hills north of Gule 0.0000%

guk-sd North, east of Er Roseires, Famaka and FazoGumuz 69,628 0.1659%0.00 New T 2003Active Program

hau-sd NorthHausa 586,464 1.3970%0.00 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

hbn-sd North, Heiban area, Abul (Obul), and nearby hHeiban 7,865 0.0187%50.00 New T 1966 1931--1955Adequate Scripture exists

hom-sd South, Mopoi and Tambura townsHoma 0.0000%

idr-sd South, southwest in Raga areaIndri 1,185 0.0028%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

jum-sd North Upper Nile Province, along Khor JumjuJumjum 61,527 0.1466%0.80 None Likely need

bex-sd South, Mvolo area; Naam (Olo) RiverJur Modo 111,039 0.2645%6.00 New T 1998 1986--1993Active Program

koe-sd South, Boma Plateau, near Ethiopia borderKacipo-Balesi 11,317 0.0270%0.00 None Active Program

kdu-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba mountains, KKadaru 7,306 0.0174%0.00 None Likely need

keo-sd South, Yei District, into Democratic Republic oKakwa 86,263 0.2055%40.00 Bible 1983 1974 1930--1967Adequate Scripture exists

kcp-sd North, Miri Hills, west and southwest of KadugKanga 12,404 0.0295%1.00 None Active Program

knc-sd NorthKanuri, Central 274,995 0.6551%0.00 New T 1997 1949Definite need

kko-sd North, Karko Hills, Kordofan, 35 km west ofDilKarko 23,157 0.0552%1.00 None Likely need

xtc-sd North, Kordofan Province, hills south of Nuba Katcha-Kadugli-Miri 90,586 0.2158%0.60 Some 2003--2007Active Program

kcr-sd North, Nuba Hills, Katla Hills 55 km southwestKatla 25,333 0.0603%2.00 None Likely need

kec-sd North, Nuba Hills, Jebel Demik, north of Miri; Keiga 7,216 0.0172%0.00 None Active Program

kbo-sd South, south Yei DistrictKeliko 9,647 0.0230%6.00 Some 2002--2009Active Program

xel-sd North, Tornasi Hills, Jebels Tornasi (Keeli villaKelo 2,924 0.0070%5.00 None No need or unlikely need

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kzh-sd North, Northern Province, mainly Dongola areKenuzi-Dongola 236,210 0.5627%0.01 Some 1912Definite need

fuj-sd North, extreme east Nuba hills, isolated hills bKo 4,785 0.0114%0.00 None Insufficient information

kib-sd North, south Kordofan Province, Nuba MountKoalib 77,748 0.1852%29.06 New T 1967--1994 1937--1989Active Program

xom-sd North, Ahmar, Tombak, and Yabus rivers; BluKomo 20,753 0.0494%4.00 None 1963Definite need

kgo-sd North, Kordofan Province, Krongo Hills, south Krongo 38,672 0.0921%0.00 New T 1963--1979 1934--1943Adequate Scripture exists

laf-sd North, Nuba Hills, Central Eliri Range; 2 hills sLafofa 719 0.0017%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

lno-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, Ikotos areLango 38,872 0.0926%0.00 None Likely need

lro-sd North, Nuba Hills, Laro (Alleira) hills area, OyLaro 38,599 0.0919%30.00 Some 2004--2008Active Program

lof-sd North, extreme east Nuba Hills, isolated hillsbLogol 9,542 0.0227%0.00 None Insufficient information

liu-sd North, central Nuba Mountains, Jebel Liguri hiLogorik 5,316 0.0127%1.00 None Active Program

lky-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, Torit DistrLokoya 49,024 0.1168%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

lpx-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, Lopit HillsLopit 67,580 0.1610%0.00 None Definite need

lmd-sd North, Talodi, Moro Hills; Toromathan, To'ri, aLumun 88,884 0.2117%0.00 Some 1998--2008Active Program

lwo-sd South, Bahr el Ghazal, north of Wau toward ALuwo 149,241 0.3555%20.00 New T 2003 1954--1995Adequate Scripture exists

mfz-sd Blue Nile and Upper Nile provinces border, beMabaan 61,581 0.1467%0.00 New T 1988--2002 1947--1997Adequate Scripture exists

mhi-sd South, Central Equatoria state, Madi subdistriMadi 15,192 0.0362%40.00 New T 1977 1935--1938Active Program

mqu-sd South, north of Bari, Taliarea; both sides of thMandari 141,679 0.3375%30.00 None Active Program

myj-sd South, West Bahr el Ghazal, Mangayat, 30 kMangayat 658 0.0016%5.00 None No need or unlikely need

mls-sd North, Darfur Province, Dar Masalit and NyalaMasalit 197,265 0.4699%0.01 None Definite need

mei-sd North, Darfur Province, Jebel Midob, and settlMidob 70,511 0.1680%0.00 None Likely need

mwu-sd SouthMittu 0.0000%

gbn-sd South, northwest of Mvolo, Lakes and WesterModa 1,334 0.0032%5.00 None Likely need

zmo-sd Jebel Malkan, near the Berta, south of the BluMolo 160 0.0004%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

mor-sd North, east Nuba Mountains, Kordofan ProvinMoro 56,970 0.1357%40.00 New T 1965--1994 1951--2002Active Program

mgc-sd South, between Amadi and MaridiMorokodo 7,595 0.0181%0.00 None Active Program

mgd-sd South, Equatoria Province, Mundri DistrictMoru 133,361 0.3177%45.00 Bible 2000 1951--1997 1928--1963Adequate Scripture exists

muh-sd South, Western Equatoria Province, northwesMundu 43,817 0.1044%0.00 New T 2005 1984--1995Active Program

mur-sd South, Upper Nile Province, Pibor District, souMurle 113,939 0.2714%15.00 New T 1996 1969--1985Active Program

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loh-sd South, west Boya Hills, Mt. Kosodek and Mt.LNarim 6,760 0.0161%1.00 None Active Program

eli-sd North, south Eliri rangeNding 0 0.0000%

ndz-sd South, Western District, Wau-Deim Zubeir RoNdogo 28,512 0.0679%10.00 New T 2001 1985--1990Adequate Scripture exists

jle-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba Mountains,MNgile 72,397 0.1725%0.00 None Insufficient information

njl-sd South, Sopo River just above Sopo-BoroconflNjalgulgule 2,003 0.0048%1.00 None No need or unlikely need

fia-sd Northern Province, north from Burgeg to EgypNobiin 113,939 0.2714%0.01 Some 1860--1899Active Program

nus-sd South, east Upper Nile Province, upper SobatNuer 1,405,381 3.3477%0.00 Bible 1999 1968 1935--1968Adequate Scripture exists

nwm-sd South, Western Equatoria Province, southeasNyamusa-Molo 13,574 0.0323%0.00 None Likely need

lul-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, 50 km eaOlubo 18,990 0.0452%30.00 None Definite need

lgn-sd Upper Nile Province, Kigille and Maiwut area Opuuo 3,039 0.0072%0.00 None Definite need

otr-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba MountainsreOtoro 11,750 0.0280%40.00 New T 1966Active Program

lot-sd South, Torit District, Eastern Equatoria ProvinOtuho 180,740 0.4305%0.00 New T 1969 1954--1961Adequate Scripture exists

lkr-sd South, Eastern Equatoria Province, Jebel LafPari 45,982 0.1095%4.00 New T 2003Adequate Scripture exists

atu-sd South, Lakes Province; border Ciec Dinka [dibReel 67,121 0.1599%8.00 None Likely need

shj-sd North, Shatt Hills southwest of Kadugli (ShattShatt 26,887 0.0640%1.00 None Likely need

shk-sd South, Upper Nile Province, between Nile andShilluk 333,405 0.7942%0.00 New T 1977 1911--1998Active Program

shw-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba Mountains, SShwai 5,427 0.0129%45.00 None Likely need

sys-sd Foro Boranga is main centerSinyar 7,595 0.0181%0.00 Some 1983Definite need

sjg-sd Sungor 7,595 0.0181%0.00

suq-sd South, Boma Plateau near Ethiopia borderSuri 1,846 0.0044%30.00 Some 2007Active Program

tag-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba Mountains,MTagoi 24,591 0.0586%0.85 None Likely need

tlo-sd North, Nuba Hills, Talodi town and hill, TasomTalodi 2,586 0.0062%4.00 None Likely need

ras-sd North, Kordofan Province, Nuba Mountains, TTegali 63,722 0.1518%0.00 None Likely need

teq-sd North, Nuba Hills, Temein hills southwest of DTemein 13,298 0.0317%1.50 None Likely need

tex-sd South, Equatoria Province, Lopit Hills, northeaTennet 5,550 0.0132%2.00 Some 1994--2001Active Program

keg-sd North, Nuba Hills, Keiga Jirru west of Debri; 6Tese 3,723 0.0089%0.00 None Likely need

thu-sd South, between Wau and Aweil, between Jur Thuri 6,889 0.0164%15.00 None No need or unlikely need

tig-sd Red Sea coast between Eritrea border and ToTigre 15,192 0.0362%0.00 Bible 1988 1902--1931 1889--1981Script. exists, adequacy?

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tms-sd North, West Kordofan District, Nuba Hills, JebTima 4,038 0.0096%1.00 None Likely need

tie-sd North, Tegali HillsTingal 15,240 0.0363%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

tic-sd North, Nuba Hills, Otoro to Talodi areaTira 24,489 0.0583%0.00 New T 2008 1999--2001Active Program

taz-sd North, Talodi, Moro HillsTocho 8,735 0.0208%1.00 None Likely need

tgy-sd South, west, Raga, small areaTogoyo 0.0000%

toq-sd South, Singaita and Lokalyen rivers' sides. RitToposa 180,992 0.4311%40.00 Some 2002Active Program

tqr-sd North, Talodi, Moro HillsTorona 0.0000%

tey-sd North, Nuba Hills west edge hills, Jebel TulishTulishi 20,260 0.0483%0.72 None Likely need

tbr-sd North, Nuba Hills; Kurondi south of Eliri; Eliri aTumtum 12,340 0.0294%0.00 None Likely need

udu-sd North, Upper Nile Province from Belila north, Uduk 20,319 0.0484%0.00 New T 1963--1983 1947--1966Adequate Scripture exists

wll-sd North, Wali Hills, south of Karko HillsWali 9,207 0.0219%1.00 None Definite need

wrn-sd North, far east Nuba Hills, isolated hills, betweWarnang 4,038 0.0096%0.00 None Insufficient information

yul-sd South, Western Bahr el Ghazal Province, KhoYulu 4,927 0.0117%0.00 Some 1966Likely need

zag-sd North, northwest Dar Fur, and scattered southZaghawa 211,158 0.5030%0.00 None Definite need

zne-sd SouthZande 624,007 1.4864%40.00 Bible 1978 1938--1952 1918--1952Active Program


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eng-sz English 2,566 0.1895%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

Swaziland

English (official, government business conducted in English), siSwati (official)Major Languages:

African 97%, European 3%Major Ethnic Groups:

Autonomy for the Swazis of southern Africa was guaranteed by the British in the late 19th century; independence was granted in 1968. Student and labor unrest during the1990s pressured King MSWATI III, the world's last absolute monarch, to grudgingly allow political reform and greater democracy, although he has backslid on these promises inrecent years. A constitution came into effect in 2006, but political parties remain banned. The African United Democratic Party tried unsuccessfully to register as an officialpolitical party in mid 2006. Talks over the constitution broke down between the government and progressive groups in 2007. Swaziland recently surpassed Botswana as thecountry with the world's highest known HIV/AIDS prevalence rate.


Africa S. of Sahara1,083,289Cou Pop 2000: Mbabane: Admin; Lobamba: LegislativeCapital:


Marg. Ch. 52%, Prot. 21.5%, Trad. rel. 17.6%, RC 6%, Mus 0.8%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ssw-sz Swati 885,254 65.3782%AOG, N, RC, L, AEF/AEC 29.40 Bible 1996 1981--1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

tso-sz Tsonga 23,638 1.7457%0.00 Bible 1907--1989 1894--1986 1892--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

zul-sz Zulu 103,652 7.6550%IBS 0.00 Bible 1883--1959 1865--1999 1848--1986Script. exists, adequacy?


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aas-tz North, central Maasai Steppe, Landenai, NdoAasax 426 0.0010%0.00 None Insufficient information

Tanzania

Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguju (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration,Major Languages:

mainland - native African 99% (of which 95% are Bantu consisting of more than 130 tribes), other 1% (consisting of Asian, EuropeMajor Ethnic Groups:

Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the nation of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule came to an end in1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since the 1970s. Zanzibar's semi-autonomous status and popular opposition have led to two contentious electionssince 1995, which the ruling party won despite international observers' claims of voting irregularities.


Africa S. of Sahara35,306,126Cou Pop 2000: Dar es Salaam; Dodoma - legislative capitalCapital:


Muslim 35% (Zanzibar 98%), RC 31.2%, Prot. 19%, Trad. rel. 13.2%Major Religions - World Factbook:


wbj-tz Dodoma region, Kondoa DistrictAlagwa 35,053 0.0837%0.40 None Definite need

acx-tz ZanzibarArabic, Omani Spoken 0.0000%None Definite need

arb-tz Middle East, North AfricaArabic, Standard 0.0000%Bible 1984--2006 1980--1982 1984Definite need

aam-tz Arusha region, Masaai SteppeAramanik 3,435 0.0082%0.00

asa-tz Northeast, Kilimanjaro region, Pare MountainsAsu 596,386 1.4236%0.00 New T 1922--1967 1910--1960Definite need

bmb-tz Kigoma region, Kigoma Vijinini District. LakeTBembe 0.0000%PE, BAP Bible 1991 1979 1936--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

bez-tz Southwest central, Iringa region, Njombe DistrBena 782,862 1.8687%0.00 New T 1914--1920 1914-1920Active Program

bdp-tz Rukwa region, Mpanda District, Kabungu, KarBende 32,890 0.0785%0.00 None Definite need

bou-tz Northeast, Tanga region, Usambara MountainBondei 139,585 0.3332%0.00 Some 1887--1895Likely need

wun-tz Mbeya region, Chunya DistrictBungu 62,715 0.1497%RC, MOR 0.00 None Active Program

bds-tz Dodoma region, Kondoa District, southeast ofBurunge 14,888 0.0355%RC, CMS, PE 4.29 None 2009Active Program

ccl-tz Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mwanza, ArushaCutchi-Swahili 0.0000%None Insufficient information

tcc-tz Singida and Manyara regions; Mara region, BDatooga 115,184 0.2749%RC, ELCT, PE 0.00 None Active Program

dhs-tz Tanga region, Muheza District, east UsambarDhaiso 6,090 0.0145%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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dig-tz Northeast coast, Tanga areaDigo 153,544 0.3665%BR, NL 0.04 New T 2007 1982--2000Active Program

doe-tz Pwani region, Bagamoyo District, north of KwDoe 41,811 0.0998%0.00 None Likely need

eng-tz English 14,376 0.0343%0.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fip-tz Rukwa region, Sumbawanga Urban and NkanFipa 295,045 0.7043%MOR, UBS 0.50 New T 1988Definite need

gog-tz Dodoma region; Singida region, Manyoni DistrGogo 1,823,910 4.3537%ANG, RC, PE 1.54 Bible 1962 1899--1993 1886--1996Adequate Scripture exists

gow-tz Manyara region, Mbulu District; Dodoma regioGorowa 60,908 0.1454%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

guj-tz Small communitiesGujarati 311,896 0.7445%GR 0.02 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

gwe-tz Kilimanjaro region, northernmost North Pare Gweno 2,385 0.0057%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

haq-tz Kigoma regionHa 1,220,096 2.9124%RC, ANG, PE 1.51 Some 1960--1962Active Program

hts-tz Singida region, southeast of Lake Eyasi, camHadza 954 0.0023%ELCT, PE 0.00 None Definite need

han-tz Northwest, Kagera region, Ngara and BiharaHangaza 261,313 0.6238%L 0.00 Some 1938Likely need

hay-tz Kagera region, mainly Bukoba Urban and BukHaya 1,753,593 4.1859%RC, L 0.25 Bible 2002 1930--1968 1920--1986Adequate Scripture exists

heh-tz Iringa region, south of GogoHehe 1,109,178 2.6477%L, RC, ANG, BAP 0.00 Some 2000Active Program

ikz-tz Mara region, Bunda District, Chamriho DivisioIkizu 135,296 0.3230%0.00 None 2009Active Program

ntk-tz Mara region, Serengeti District, Gurumeti DiviIkoma 26,130 0.0624%0.00 None 2009Active Program

irk-tz Manyara region, Mbulu District, highlandssoutIraqw 539,823 1.2886%RC, COG, ELCT, PE, NL 0.00 New T 1977 1957--1996Adequate Scripture exists

isn-tz Singida region, Iramba DistrictIsanzu 56,444 0.1347%L, RC, PE 0.00 None Definite need

jit-tz Mara region, Musoma Rural and Bunda districJita 378,038 0.9024%0.00 New T 1943--1960 1934--1941Active Program

cwa-tz Mara region, Musoma Rural District, MakongoKabwa 0 0.0000%None 2009Active Program

kfr-tz CitiesKachchi 42,660 0.1018%GR 0.00 Some 1834--2004Definite need

kki-tz Morogoro region; Dodoma region, Kilosa DistrKagulu 401,074 0.9574%RC, CMS 0.04 New T 2007 1885--1894Active Program

hka-tz Southeast of MoshiKahe 4,707 0.0112%0.00 None Insufficient information

kcu-tz Morogoro region, Morogoro Rural and KilosadKami 19,574 0.0467%0.71 None Definite need

reg-tz Lake Victoria southeast shore, Ukerewe islanKara 149,820 0.3576%4.10 None Likely need

ked-tz Lake Victoria area, northwest Ukerewe Island.Kerewe 174,208 0.4158%RC 0.00 New T 1936--1946Likely need

kiv-tz Mbeya region, Chunya District, Kipembawe wKimbu 135,883 0.3244%MOR, RC 0.50 None Definite need

zga-tz Iringa region, Makete District, Kipengere MouKinga 157,234 0.3753%0.00 New T 1961Active Program

kqh-tz Kisankasa 8,135 0.0194%0.00 None Insufficient information

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kiz-tz Iringa region, Ludewa District, Mwambao DiviKisi 21,031 0.0502%0.01 None Definite need

kcz-tz Rukwa region, Mpanda District northwest cornKonongo 88,848 0.2121%0.01 None Likely need

kuj-tz Mara region, Tarime and Musoma Rural distriKuria 371,068 0.8858%RC, PE 0.00 New T 1996 1969--1975Active Program

kdc-tz Morogoro region, Morogoro Rural and Kilosa Kutu 78,394 0.1871%0.01 None 2009Definite need

wka-tz Manyara region, Mbulu DistrictKwadza 0.0000%

kya-tz Mara region, Musoma Rural District, Nyanja DKwaya 177,694 0.4242%0.00 None Active Program

cwe-tz Pwani region, Bagamoyo District. Many live aKwere 170,991 0.4082%RC, PE, SDA 0.31 Some 2007--2008Definite need

lai-tz Mbeya region, Ileje District, south UlambyaDivLambya 69,686 0.1663%0.00 None Definite need

lag-tz Dodoma region, Kondoa District; Dodoma,MwLangi 426,357 1.0177%RC, ELCT, ANG, PE, AIC 0.00 None 2009Active Program

ruf-tz Morogoro region, Morogoro and Kilosa districtLuguru 808,568 1.9301%0.00 Some 2007--2008Active Program

luo-tz Mara region, Tarime District; Girango, NyanchLuo 327,166 0.7810%0.00 Bible 1953--1977 1926 1911--1964Adequate Scripture exists

mas-tz North central, on Kenya border, east of SerenMaasai 635,645 1.5173%PR, UBS, AIC, BCMS, CMF, LWF 0.21 Bible 1991 1923--1967 1905--1961Adequate Scripture exists

jmc-tz Chagga areaMachame 442,568 1.0564%L 0.00 New T 2000 1932Active Program

mvw-tz Lindi region, Kilwa and Lindi districts, along thMachinga 62,715 0.1497%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

gmx-tz Iringa region, Makete District, near Kitulo PlatMagoma 10,107 0.0241%0.00 None Definite need

mgh-tz Extreme south, Mtwara region, Masasi DistrictMakhuwa-Meetto 513,324 1.2253%0.50 Some 1927--2009Active Program

kde-tz Mtwara region, primarily Mtwara Urban, MtwaMakonde 1,160,769 2.7708%ANG, RC, CMML, SPG 0.01 Some 2008Active Program

mgq-tz Mbeya region, 40 km southwest of MbeyatowMalila 73,001 0.1743%3.58 None Active Program

mgr-tz Rukwa region, Sumbawanga Rural,SumbawaMambwe-Lungu 168,938 0.4033%RC, LMS, SDA 0.00 New T 1901--1991 1893--1924Adequate Scripture exists

mgs-tz Iringa region, Ludewa District; Ruvumaregion,Manda 25,195 0.0601%0.00 New T 1937 1913--1928Definite need

ymk-tz SoutheastMaraba 11,231 0.0268%0.00 None Definite need

mgv-tz Ruvuma region, southwest, east of LakeMalaMatengo 261,313 0.6238%0.50 None Likely need

mgw-tz Lindi region, Ruvuma banks, near Makonde[kMatumbi 168,923 0.4032%RC 0.00 None Likely need

mhd-tz Tanga region, Lushoto District, UsambaraMouMbugu 40,750 0.0973%3.56 None No need or unlikely need

mgz-tz Manyara region, Babati DistrictMbugwe 29,236 0.0698%NLC 0.00 None Active Program

mgy-tz South central, southeast of Hehe [heh], northMbunga 50,524 0.1206%5.34 None Definite need

mwx-tz Mediak 6,283 0.0150%0.00 None Insufficient information

old-tz Northeast corner, Chaga areaMochi 711,674 1.6988%0.00 New T 1939 1892Active Program

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mwy-tz Mosiro 6,283 0.0150%0.00

mpa-tz Ruvuma region, Mbinga District, southwest,LaMpoto 55,459 0.1324%0.00 Some 1913--1924Likely need

mjh-tz Southwest Tanzania, Ruvuma region, MbingaMwera 6,611 0.0158%0.00 None Likely need

mwe-tz Southeast, mostly Lindi region, Nachingwea,RMwera 548,004 1.3081%0.00 None Definite need

ndh-tz Mbeya region, Ileje District, into Malawi,betweNdali 261,313 0.6238%0.00 None Active Program

ndj-tz South central, Iringa region, northeast ofBena,Ndamba 95,816 0.2287%0.00 Some 2007--2008Active Program

dne-tz Ruvuma region, inland, east of Ngoni [ngo]terrNdendeule 119,276 0.2847%5.35 None Likely need

ndg-tz Ruvuma region, east Songea District, CentralNdengereko 131,204 0.3132%0.71 None Likely need

njd-tz Lindi region, Nachingwea District, primarily KilNdonde Hamba 15,937 0.0380%0.00 None Definite need

nsg-tz East Mt. Kilimanjaro slopesNgasa 5,110 0.0122%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

nnq-tz East central, south of Rufiji [rui], west ofMwerNgindo 383,860 0.9163%0.00 Some 2009Definite need

ngo-tz South central, Ruvuma region, south of SongNgoni 296,159 0.7069%FCS 0.00 Some 1891--1898Active Program

ngp-tz Morogoro region, Morogoro Rural District; TanNgulu 230,315 0.5498%3.57 Some 2007--2008Active Program

ngq-tz Mara region, Serengeti District, Ngoreme and Ngurimi 55,750 0.1331%0.00 None 2009Active Program

nim-tz West Shinyanga region, north of the Nyaturu[rNilamba 766,527 1.8297%0.50 New T 1967 1940--1963Active Program

nxi-tz South, Ruvuma region, East Songea District,nNindi 107 0.0003%0.00 None Likely need

nyy-tz South Mbeya region, Lake Malawi north end;IrNyakyusa-Ngonde 1,177,436 2.8106%MOR, ELCT, FCS 1.73 Bible 1993--1996 1908--1966 1895--1961Active Program

now-tz Kagera region, Karagwe District, northwest coNyambo 449,244 1.0724%2.86 None Likely need

mwn-tz Rukwa region, Sumbawanga DistrictsoutheastNyamwanga 151,565 0.3618%0.00 Bible 1982 1930--1941 1903--1953Definite need

nym-tz Northwest central, Tabora region, betweenLaNyamwezi 1,535,784 3.6660%MOR, RC, SA 0.29 New T 1909--1951 1897--1940Definite need

rim-tz Singida region, Iramba and Singida RuraldistriNyaturu 810,553 1.9348%RC, LCA, PE 0.01 Some 1956--1964Active Program

nih-tz Mbeya region, Mbozi District, Lake RukwasouNyiha 533,083 1.2725%MOR 0.50 New T 1913--1966 1904--1963Active Program

oki-tz North, south Arusha region. Akie smallgroups Okiek 0.0000%None Likely need

pbr-tz Iringa region, Ludewa District; LivingstonemoPangwa 108,799 0.2597%0.50 None Definite need

piw-tz Rukwa region, Mpanda District. Rift Valleyto nPimbwe 50,524 0.1206%0.01 None Likely need

poy-tz South central, Iringa and Morogoro regions,soPogolo 322,289 0.7693%0.11 Some 2007--2008Active Program

rof-tz East, Chaga areaRombo 0.0000%None Definite need

rui-tz Pwani region, Rufiji District, central coast,soutRufiji 348,964 0.8330%1.78 None No need or unlikely need

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run-tz Kagera region, Ngara District, Burundiborder, Rundi 404,998 0.9667%0.00 Bible 1967 1951 1920--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

rnw-tz Rukwa region, Mpanda District, north LakeRuRungwa 31,360 0.0749%0.00 None Likely need

rwk-tz Arusha region, Mt. Meru areaRwa 156,790 0.3743%0.00 New T 1964Likely need

sbk-tz Mbeya region, Mbeya Urban, Mbeya Rural,ChSafwa 275,251 0.6570%3.00 None Active Program

sbm-tz Morogoro region, Kilosa and Ulanga districts; Sagala 137,627 0.3285%RC 0.00 None No need or unlikely need

sad-tz Dodoma region, Kondoa District, betweenBubSandawe 47,711 0.1139%ANG, RC, PE 5.00 None Active Program

sbp-tz Mbeya region, Mbarale District, Usangu PlainSangu 130,657 0.3119%7.50 None Active Program

seg-tz Tanga region, Muheza District, narrow strip ofSegeju 12,300 0.0294%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ksb-tz Tanga region, Lushoto District, Usambara MoShambala 775,852 1.8520%0.04 New T 1908 1896--1960Definite need

suj-tz Kagera region, northwest of Sumbwa, near LaShubi 266,544 0.6363%ANG, L 0.13 None Likely need

szk-tz Sizaki 142,854 0.3410%0.00

suh-tz Suba 52,264 0.1248%0.00

xsj-tz Kagera region, Biharamulo DistrictSubi 0.0000%None Likely need

suk-tz Northwest, between Lake Victoria and Lake RSukuma 5,968,106 14.2461%ANG, BAP, RC, AIC, CMS, PE, SDA 0.20 Bible 1960 1925--2005 1895--1995Adequate Scripture exists

suw-tz Shinyanga region, Bukombe DistrictSumbwa 332,739 0.7943%RC 0.00 None Definite need

swh-tz Zanzibar, coastal areasSwahili 1,655,030 3.9506%IBS, RC, BST 0.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists

tza-tz Tanzanian Sign Language 3,589 0.0086%17.00 None Definite need

soz-tz Arusha region, Ngorongoro District, northcentrTemi 34,357 0.0820%LWF, RCM3 PE 0.50 None Active Program

tny-tz Kigoma District, Kigoma region, LakeTanganyTongwe 37,633 0.0898%0.10 None Definite need

vid-tz East central, south of Mikumi town, KidodimoVidunda 55,750 0.1331%RC 0.01 Some 2009Active Program

vin-tz Kigoma region, Kigoma Rural District,Uvinza tVinza 17,421 0.0416%0.01 None Insufficient information

vun-tz Kilimanjaro region, Chagga areaVunjo 426,607 1.0183%L 0.00 New T 1998 1995Active Program

wbh-tz Mbeya region, Mbozi District; Rukwa region, Wanda 41,811 0.0998%0.00 None Definite need

wbi-tz Iringa region, Makete District, KipengereMounWanji 31,447 0.0751%ANG, ELCT 0.00 Some 1979--1985Active Program

wre-tz Ware 0.0000%

yao-tz South central, Mtwara region, Masasi DistrictaYao 574,878 1.3723%CMML, SPG 0.00 Bible 1920 1898--1994 1880--1935Definite need

zak-tz Mara region, Musoma Rural District, MakongoZanaki 108,012 0.2578%MEN 0.00 Some 2009Active Program

zaj-tz East central coast, Pwani region, KisaraweanZaramo 783,330 1.8698%RC, ELCT, LWF 0.73 New T 1975 1967Definite need

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ziw-tz Pwani region, Bagamoyo District; TangaregioZigula 506,194 1.2083%RC 0.03 Some 1906--2008Definite need

zin-tz Lake Victoria southwest shore; area islandsZinza 240,411 0.5739%0.50 Some 1930--2009Active Program


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adq-tg Togo and Ghana border directly east of Ho,GAdangbe 2,680 0.0432%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

Togo

French (official and the language of commerce), Ewe and Mina (the two major African languages in the south), Kabye (sometimes spMajor Languages:

native African (37 tribes; largest and most important are Ewe, Mina, and Kabre) 99%, European and Syrian-Lebanese less than 1Major Ethnic Groups:

French Togoland became Togo in 1960. Gen. Gnassingbe EYADEMA, installed as military ruler in 1967, ruled Togo with a heavy hand for almost four decades. Despite thefacade of multiparty elections instituted in the early 1990s, the government was largely dominated by President EYADEMA, whose Rally of the Togolese People (RPT) partyhas maintained power almost continually since 1967 and maintains a majority of seats in today's legislature. Upon EYADEMA's death in February 2005, the military installed thepresident's son, Faure GNASSINGBE, and then engineered his formal election two months later. Democratic gains since then allowed Togo to hold its first relatively free andfair legislative elections in October 2007. After years of political unrest and fire from international organizations for human rights abuses, Togo is finally being re-welcomed intothe international community.


Africa S. of Sahara5,018,502Cou Pop 2000: LomeCapital:


Trad relig. 36%, R. Cath. 32%, Muslim 21%, Prot. 9%, Mar. Ch. 2%Major Religions - World Factbook:


ade-tg West central, KouT Mpot8, YTguT are mainceAdele 18,887 0.3046%0.00 New T 1996 1992Active Program

ajg-tg Southeast, southeast corner of PlateauProvinAja 182,362 2.9414%AOG, SB 1.16 None Active Program

aks-tg Central region east of SokodT, Tchamba PrefAkaselem 56,512 0.9115%RC 0.00 None Definite need

keu-tg South, Prefecture de Wawa, Canton Akebou, Akebu 67,101 1.0823%EET 1.82 None Active Program

blo-tg Both sides of Togo-Benin border. Central regiAnii 14,633 0.2360%0.00 None Definite need

cko-tg North, Savannah region, Mango town area,intAnufo 68,767 1.1092%AOG, RC 0.36 New T 2006 1993Active Program

bqg-tg Central region, Tchamba Prefecture,KoussouBago-Kusuntu 9,454 0.1525%0.00 None Definite need

bib-tg Northwest corner, Savana region, TonePrefecBissa 4,987 0.0804%AOG 0.00 New T 2000 1996Active Program

ntr-tg Central region, Blitta Prefecture, GhanaborderDelo 7,287 0.1175%0.00 New T 2006 YesActive Program

tbz-tg Kara region, Kande Prefecture, east of KantT,Ditammari 38,734 0.6248%2.33 New T 1989 1991Active Program

xkb-tg Central region, Tchamba Prefecture,KambolT Ede Nago, Manigri-Kambole 47,591 0.7676%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

ewe-tg Maritime and Plateau regions south ofAtakpaEwe 1,432,761 23.1096%ABWE, AOG, IBS, RC, EET, SB 6.00 Bible 1913--1931 1877--1991 1858--1988Script. exists, adequacy?

fon-tg Plateau region, Atakpame town north andsoutFon 59,012 0.9518%0.00 New T 1993 1967Active Program

fra-tg French 4,358 0.0703%0.00 Bible 1530--2000 1474--1980 1483--1987Adequate Scripture exists

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fsl-tg French Sign Language 0 0.0000%Some 1989Definite need

fue-tg NorthFulfulde, Borgu 76,924 1.2407%0.00 None Definite need

mxl-tg Central region and northwest Plateau region,nGbe, Maxi 42,057 0.6784%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

wci-tg Main centers Vogan, Tabligbo, AttitigonGbe, Waci 607,581 9.7999%AOG, SB 1.50 None No need or unlikely need

xwl-tg Southeast along Mono RiverGbe, Western Xwla 24,985 0.4030%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

gej-tg Southeast, Maritime regionGen 333,961 5.3866%AOG, SB, UMC 3.00 New T 1962 1920--1994Active Program

ayg-tg Central region, Blitta Prefecture, west and souGinyanga 15,128 0.2440%0.00 None Definite need

gux-tg Northeast, Savana region, MandouriSubprefeGourmanchema 200,310 3.2309%AOG, RC, LCMS, LCMS 0.11 New T 1958--1990 1947--1988Active Program

hau-tg Mostly larger towns in north; LomeHausa 15,301 0.2468%UBS 0.00 Bible 1932--1996 1880--1965 1857--1988Adequate Scripture exists

ife-tg South, Northeast Plateau region, Ogou andEsIfe 121,355 1.9574%AOG, SB 1.62 New T 2009 1995Active Program

ahl-tg Plateau region, Apeyeme Prefecture,Bogo-AhIgo 8,991 0.1450%0.00 Some 2001--2005Active Program

kpo-tg Plateau region, Amou, Wawa and OgouprefecIkposo 184,411 2.9744%AOG, EET, SB 0.00 None Definite need

kbp-tg Kara region, mostly Kozah and BinahprefecturKabiye 1,061,342 17.1189%ABWE, AOG, RC, EET, PE, SB 2.39 Bible 1999 1994--1996 1955--1987Active Program

xon-tg Kara region, north of Kabou, Ghana border.MKonkomba 83,282 1.3433%EET, WEC 0.00 Bible 1998--2010 1977--1984 1969Active Program

kef-tg Central Togo, East Mono Prefecture, Kpessi aKpessi 4,760 0.0768%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

las-tg Kara region, Kande and DoufelgouprefecturesLama 195,157 3.1478%AOG, RC, LCMS, LCMS 1.50 New T 1993Active Program

dop-tg Kara region, Binah Prefecture along Benin borLukpa 17,121 0.2762%SIM, EET, UEEB 0.57 New T 1977 1956--1991Active Program

maw-tg Savana region, Tone Prefecture. 2 villages neMampruli 11,319 0.1826%0.00 New T 2001 1943--1998Active Program

soy-tg Kara region, Binah Prefecture, northeast ofKpMiyobe 2,826 0.0456%RC, SB 0.00 None Active Program

mfq-tg Northwest Savana region. Main townsDapaonMoba 314,844 5.0783%ABWE, AOG, RC, LCMS, LCMS, LVP 0.86 New T 2008 1941--1984Active Program

mos-tg Savana region, villages north of DapaonSenkMoore 32,747 0.5282%AOG, RC, SB 0.00 Bible 1983 1939--1960 1930--1960Adequate Scripture exists

nmz-tg Kara region, Niamtougou area, DoufelgouPrefNawdm 242,034 3.9039%AOG, RC, EET, SB 1.00 Some 2010Active Program

gng-tg Savana region, Oti Prefecture,Gando-NamoniNgangam 54,729 0.8827%AOG, RC, LCMS, LCMS 0.15 Some 2000--2007Active Program

bud-tg West central, Bassar, Kabou, Kalanga areasNtcham 294,408 4.7486%AOG, RC, SB 0.00 New T 1986--2001 1969Active Program

kdh-tg Kara region, Bafilo Subprefecture; CentralregiTem 339,281 5.4724%AOG, RC, SB 0.80 Some 1998--2005Definite need

wud-tg GbTkon and Glitho are main centersWudu 2,144 0.0346%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

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yor-tg Yoruba 84,891 1.3692%0.00 Bible 1884--2006 1862--1993 1850--1960Adequate Scripture exists


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ach-ug North, Kitgum District; Adjumani and PaderdisAcholi 1,296,275 3.8812%RC, CMS, CU 45.00 Bible 1986 1933 1905--1962Adequate Scripture exists

Uganda

English (official national language, taught in grade schools, used in courts of law and by most newspapers and some radio broadcastMajor Languages:

Baganda 17%, Ankole 8%, Basoga 8%, Iteso 8%, Bakiga 7%, Langi 6%, Rwanda 6%, Bagisu 5%, Acholi 4%, Lugbara 4%, Batoro Major Ethnic Groups:

The colonial boundaries created by Britain to delimit Uganda grouped together a wide range of ethnic groups with different political systems and cultures. These differencesprevented the establishment of a working political community after independence was achieved in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for thedeaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,000 lives. The rule of YoweriMUSEVENI since 1986 has brought relative stability and economic growth to Uganda. During the 1990s, the government promulgated non-party presidential and legislativeelections. In January 2009, Uganda assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2009-10 term.


Africa S. of Sahara23,317,560Cou Pop 2000: KampalaCapital:


RC 38%, Prot. 33%, Muslim 8%, Trad. relig. 18%, Baha'i 2.7%Major Religions - World Factbook:


adh-ug East, Tororo District (Uganda DistrictsInformaAdhola 479,874 1.4368%RC, UBS, CU 0.24 New T 2003 1977--1979Active Program

alz-ug Nebbi District north of Lake Albert; North WesAlur 636,092 1.9045%RC, CU 45.00 Bible 1936--1955 1933--1979 1921--1985Active Program

rwm-ug Democratic Republic of the Congo borderareaAmba 36,726 0.1100%ANG, RC 20.00 None Active Program

luc-ug Northwest corner, north of Lake Albert, YumbAringa 1,022,080 3.0602%50.00 Some 2003--2008Active Program

bfa-ug Northwest cornerBari 151,267 0.4529%RC, CMS 45.00 Bible 1979 1954 1927--1964Adequate Scripture exists

cgg-ug Extreme southwest: Kanungu, Kabale, Kisoro,Chiga 2,415,238 7.2315%RC, CMS 52.00 Bible 1989 1964 1907--1962Adequate Scripture exists

eng-ug English 2,671 0.0080%25.00 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

lug-ug Southeast, primarily Buganda Province, LakeGanda 5,706,020 17.0846%IBS, RC, CU 55.00 Bible 1896--1968 1893--1993 1887--1953Adequate Scripture exists

guj-ug Gujarati 278,329 0.8334%GR 0.03 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

rub-ug Hoima and Masindi districts, Buliisa, Bilso,andGungu 85,307 0.2554%RC, CU 45.00 Some 2009Active Program

gwr-ug Pallisa District, dominating 2 of the district's 4 Gwere 478,394 1.4324%ANG 55.00 Some 2010Active Program

nix-ug Hema 0.0000%

hin-ug Hindi 3,464 0.0104%GR 0.00 Bible 1818--2000 1811--1998 1806--1962Adequate Scripture exists

ikx-ug Northeast KaramojaIk 5,989 0.0179%RC, CU 10.00 None Active Program

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keo-ug Northwest corner, West Nile DistrictKakwa 133,861 0.4008%AIM, RC, CU 1.00 Bible 1983 1974 1930--1967Adequate Scripture exists

kbo-ug Kaliko 7,564 0.0226%0.00 Some 2002--2009Active Program

kdj-ug East and northeast, Karamojo District,Moroto Karamojong 268,699 0.8045%RC, BCMS, CU 9.00 New T 1974 1932--1967Adequate Scripture exists

lke-ug Busoga Province between Lake Victoria and LKenyi 495,634 1.4840%ANG, RC, CU 55.00 None Likely need

koo-ug Southwest, Ruwenzori MountainsKonjo 628,853 1.8829%RC, CU, SDA 35.00 Some 1914No need or unlikely need

kdi-ug West Teso District, south of Lake KwaniaKumam 195,498 0.5853%45.00 None Active Program

kpz-ug East, Kapchorwa District, Kenya borderKupsabiny 188,988 0.5659%BCMS, CU 50.00 New T 1996 1975Adequate Scripture exists

laj-ug Central, Apac and Lira districts, north of LakeLango 1,697,037 5.0811%AIM, CU 0.00 Bible 1979 1974 1967Adequate Scripture exists

led-ug Nebbi District, northwest of Lake AlbertLendu 12,285 0.0368%65.00 New T 1936--1989 1926--1985Active Program

lgg-ug Northwest, Arua and Yumbe districtsLugbara 423,544 1.2681%AIM, RC, CU 50.00 Bible 1966 1936--1978 1922--1964Adequate Scripture exists

luy-ug Luyia 391,206 1.1713%50.00

mhi-ug North, Moyo and Adjumani districts, WestNile Madi 226,619 0.6785%45.00 New T 1977 1935--1938Active Program

snm-ug Arua District, Madi-Okollo County, Nile RiverwMadi, Southern 45,380 0.1359%45.00 None Likely need

myx-ug East, Mbale and Sirinko districts, adjacent toMasaba 1,304,011 3.9044%RC, CMS, CU 37.00 New T 1977--1992 1904--1910Active Program

mxh-ug Mvuba 0.0000%None Likely need

ndp-ug Northwest. Mahigi is centerNdo 314,980 0.9431%AIC, CU 30.00 New T 1994 1964Adequate Scripture exists

kcn-ug Bombo, 50 km north of Kampala, Arua,elsewhNubi 37,364 0.1119%0.00 None No need or unlikely need

nyp-ug East, Kotido District, Dodoth County,Karenga Nyangi 0.0000%

nyn-ug Southwest, Bushenyi and Mbarara districtsmaNyankore 2,889,175 8.6506%RC, CMS, CU, SDA 51.18 Bible 1964--1989 1962 1907--1957Active Program

nuj-ug Southeast, Tororo DistrictNyole 397,350 1.1897%RC, CU 50.00 Some 2009Active Program

nyo-ug West, Hoima, Masindi, Bundibugyo,KamwengNyoro 859,979 2.5749%RC, CMS, CU, SDA 40.00 Bible 1912 1905--1978 1900--1902Active Program

pko-ug East central, near KupsabinyPokoot 93,785 0.2808%RC, UBS, BCMS 0.00 New T 2009 1967--1987 1936--1991Adequate Scripture exists

ruc-ug Central, Nakasongola (mainly), Masindi,LuwerRuli 118,050 0.3535%40.00 None Definite need

run-ug Most in BugandaRundi 175,145 0.5244%40.00 Bible 1967 1951 1920--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

kin-ug Southwest border with Rwanda, Kisoro(mainlyRwanda 2,362,372 7.0732%39.03 Bible 1954--1993 1931--1989 1914--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

sgm-ug Rusinga IslandSinga 0.0000%

xog-ug Central, between lakes Victoria and Kyoga:KaSoga 2,379,486 7.1245%ANG, RC, CU 55.00 New T 2000 1896--1899Active Program

teu-ug East, Moroto District, Moroto, Napak, andKadSoo 14,522 0.0435%20.00 None No need or unlikely need

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swh-ug Swahili 3,026 0.0091%1.00 Bible 1891--1996 1879--1989 1868--1968Adequate Scripture exists

tlj-ug Democratic Republic of the Congo border,BwTalinga-Bwisi 92,806 0.2779%WHM 45.00 Some 2010Active Program

teo-ug East, Katakwi (mainly), Soroti, Kaberamaido,Teso 1,626,105 4.8688%BAP, RC, UBS, CMS, CU 50.50 Bible 1961 1930--1966 1910--1960Adequate Scripture exists

ttj-ug West, south and southeast of Lake Albert;KabTooro 847,103 2.5363%55.00 Bible 1912 1905--1978 1900--1902Active Program

ugn-ug Widespread, mainly in townsUgandan Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need


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afr-zm Afrikaans 48,193 0.3997%IBS 0.07 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Zambia

English (official), major vernaculars - Bemba, Kaonda, Lozi, Lunda, Luvale, Nyanja, Tonga, and about 70 other indigenous languagesMajor Languages:

African 98.7%, European 1.1%, other 0.2%Major Ethnic Groups:

The territory of Northern Rhodesia was administered by the [British] South Africa Company from 1891 until it was taken over by the UK in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s,advances in mining spurred development and immigration. The name was changed to Zambia upon independence in 1964. In the 1980s and 1990s, declining copper prices anda prolonged drought hurt the economy. Elections in 1991 brought an end to one-party rule, but the subsequent vote in 1996 saw blatant harassment of opposition parties. Theelection in 2001 was marked by administrative problems with three parties filing a legal petition challenging the election of ruling party candidate Levy MWANAWASA. The newpresident launched an anticorruption investigation in 2002 to probe high-level corruption during the previous administration. In 2006-07, this task force successfully prosecutedfour cases, including a landmark civil case in the UK in which former President CHILUBA and numerous others were found liable for USD 41 million. MWANAWASA wasreelected in 2006 in an election that was deemed free and fair. Upon his abrupt death in August 2008, he was succeeded by his Vice-president Rupiah BANDA, who


Africa S. of Sahara9,582,418Cou Pop 2000: LusakaCapital:


RC 32%, Trad. rel. 23%, Prot. 27%, Indg. Marg. 8%, Muslim 1%Major Religions - World Factbook:


auh-zm North, Luapula ProvinceAushi 108,116 0.8967%5.54 None Likely need

bem-zm North, Copperbelt, and Luapula provincesBemba 2,991,482 24.8113%RC, UC, LMS 3.03 Bible 1956--1983 1916--1991 1904--1948Adequate Scripture exists

bwc-zm Luapula ProvinceBwile 36,594 0.3035%0.00 None Likely need

cjk-zm Northwestern Province, east of Mbunda [mck]Chokwe 73,120 0.6065%MEN, BM 0.00 Bible 1970--1990 1927--1958 1916--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

eng-zm English 7,582 0.0629%0.32 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fng-zm Towns and mining areasFanagalo 0.0000%

guj-zm Gujarati 20,482 0.1699%GR 0.33 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

hin-zm Hindi 0.0000%Bible 1818--2000 1811--1998 1806--1962Adequate Scripture exists

ilb-zm Central and Southern provinces, Kafue RiverIla 101,243 0.8397%0.20 New T 1915--1945 1907--1937Definite need

kqn-zm Northwest of Mumbwa, Northwestern and CeKaonde 276,366 2.2922%15.17 Bible 1975 1938--1962 1923--1962Definite need

xuu-zm West, east of Zambesi River, Luzu village areKhwe 118 0.0010%0.00 None Likely need

kdn-zm Southeast Central ProvinceKunda 49,707 0.4123%0.47 Some 1988Active Program

leb-zm North, Central, and Eastern provinces; eastalLala-Bisa 637,960 5.2912%UC, CSM 15.20 New T 1947--1977 1909--1995Definite need

lam-zm Copperbelt, Central, and southeastNorthwestLamba 301,208 2.4982%SBM 5.45 Bible 1959 1921--1938 1914--1950Definite need

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leh-zm Central Province, Lukanga Swamp areaLenje 190,558 1.5805%BAP, RC, SDA 0.18 Bible 2004 1927--1994Definite need

loz-zm Barotseland, Western Province, and SouthernLozi 632,365 5.2448%RC, UC 2.61 Bible 1951--1987 1925--1939 1922--1957Definite need

lch-zm West central Northwestern ProvinceLuchazi 89,993 0.7464%AEF/AEC 1.38 Bible 1963 1935 1957Script. exists, adequacy?

lun-zm Northwestern Province, CopperbeltLunda 247,393 2.0519%0.00 Bible 1962 1918--1929 1914--1946Definite need

lue-zm Northwestern and Western provincesLuvale 228,448 1.8947%CMML 0.50 Bible 1955--1961 1928--1945 1902--1951Definite need

lyn-zm Western Province, east Lozi-Luyana areaLuyana 132,531 1.0992%0.14 None Likely need

mgr-zm Northeast Northern Province south of LakeTaMambwe-Lungu 162,653 1.3490%RC, UC, LMS, SDA 0.46 New T 1901--1991 1893--1924Adequate Scripture exists

mho-zm Southwest Western ProvinceMashi 61,408 0.5093%0.05 None Likely need

mxo-zm North central Western ProvinceMbowe 7,950 0.0659%0.00 None Likely need

mhw-zm Western Province, southwest, Kwando RiveraMbukushu 36,145 0.2998%RC 1.33 New T 1986 1976--1986Script. exists, adequacy?

mck-zm West Northwestern Province, northBarotselanMbunda 168,677 1.3990%AEF/AEC 2.38 New T 1983 1919--2000Adequate Scripture exists

nka-zm Western and Southern provinces, MankoyaarNkoya 89,157 0.7395%UC, AEF/AEC, ECZ 0.00 New T 1936--1991 1929--1995Definite need

nse-zm Eastern and Central provinces, PetaukeDistricNsenga 570,866 4.7348%1.55 New T 1923 1919--1943Likely need

mwn-zm East Northern Province to Lake RukwaNyamwanga 220,486 1.8287%RC 0.76 Bible 1982 1930--1941 1903--1953Definite need

nya-zm Eastern and Central provincesNyanja 1,409,654 11.6917%5.14 Bible 1905 1886--1960 1884--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

nba-zm Nyemba 0.0000%Some 1955Likely need

nih-zm Northeast Northern Province near MalawibordNyiha 427,816 3.5483%0.15 New T 1913--1966 1904--1963Active Program

shq-zm South central Central ProvinceSala 33,747 0.2799%0.00 None Likely need

sta-zm Settla 0.0000%

sna-zm Mumbwa, Central Province, Gova nearZimbaShona 34,321 0.2847%1.33 Bible 1949--1980 1907 1897--1994Script. exists, adequacy?

sie-zm Western Province, Western Lozi-Luyana areaSimaa 132,534 1.0992%0.16 None Likely need

sby-zm Central Province, east of LusakaSoli 89,993 0.7464%DRC 4.60 Some YesDefinite need

sbs-zm Western Province, southeast cornerSubiya 16,238 0.1347%0.00 None Likely need

tap-zm Northwest Northern ProvinceTaabwa 93,679 0.7770%9.02 New T 2007Script. exists, adequacy?

toi-zm Southern and Western provinces. With Ila[ilb] Tonga 1,396,732 11.5845%RC, UBS, UC, L, M, PM 1.18 Bible 1963 1949--1989 1911--1957No need or unlikely need

ttl-zm Southeast Western Province, north of SubiaTotela 39,136 0.3246%0.00 None Likely need

tum-zm Northeast Eastern ProvinceTumbuka 578,319 4.7966%0.25 Bible 1957--1980 1911 1904--1994Definite need

urd-zm Urdu 0.0000%Bible 1843--1998 1758--2000 1747--1894Likely need

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yao-zm Eastern Province, Chipata District, KapataToYao 0.0000%ANG, RC Bible 1920 1898--1994 1880--1935Definite need

yax-zm Southwest corner, Kwando River areaYauma 6,025 0.0500%0.00 Some 1978Likely need

zsl-zm Zambian Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need


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afr-zw Afrikaans 38,226 0.3281%12.50 Bible 1933--1983 1941--1980 1893--1929Script. exists, adequacy?

Zimbabwe

English (official), Shona, Sindebele (the language of the Ndebele, sometimes called Ndebele), numerous but minor tribal dialectsMajor Languages:

African 98% (Shona 82%, Ndebele 14%, other 2%), mixed and Asian 1%, white less than 1%Major Ethnic Groups:

The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the governmentunilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then calledRhodesia). UN sanctions and a guerrilla uprising finally led to free elections in 1979 and independence (as Zimbabwe) in 1980. Robert MUGABE, the nation's first primeminister, has been the country's only ruler (as president since 1987) and has dominated the country's political system since independence. His chaotic land redistributioncampaign, which began in 2000, caused an exodus of white farmers, crippled the economy, and ushered in widespread shortages of basic commodities. Ignoring internationalcondemnation, MUGABE rigged the 2002 presidential election to ensure his reelection. The ruling ZANU-PF party used fraud and intimidation to win a two-thirds majority in theMarch 2005 parliamentary election, allowing it to amend the constitution at will and recreate the Senate, which had been abolished in the late 1980s. In April 2005, Harare


Africa S. of Sahara11,342,521Cou Pop 2000: HarareCapital:


Prot. 33%,Trad. r. 32.6%, Marg. C. 16%, RC 12%, Muslim 1.6%Major Religions - World Factbook:


dov-zw Hwange District, Lukosi areaDombe 0.0000%None Likely need

eng-zw English 78,016 0.6696%1.01 Bible 1382--2002 1380--2001 1530--1995Adequate Scripture exists

fng-zw Fanagalo 0.0000%

guj-zw Gujarati 25,674 0.2203%10.53 Bible 1823--2005 1820--1985 1809--1965Adequate Scripture exists

hio-zw Hietshware 3,784 0.0325%1.00 None Likely need

kck-zw Southwest of Bulawayo and Botswana borderKalanga 241,058 2.0688%LMS 0.16 New T 1999 1904--1993Definite need

kdn-zw Mwazam'tanda River areaKunda 155,428 1.3339%WW 2.33 Some 1988Active Program

loz-zw Lozi 159,754 1.3711%RC, UC 0.00 Bible 1951--1987 1925--1939 1922--1957Definite need

mxc-zw Manicaland Province and adjacent areas, nortManyika 921,753 7.9108%SPG 0.00 New T 1908 1903--1922No need or unlikely need

nmq-zw Matabeleland North, primarily HwangeDistrict;Nambya 96,330 0.8267%DOM, RC 3.50 New T 1993 1961Script. exists, adequacy?

ndc-zw South of Umtali, Melsetter areaNdau 507,792 4.3580%UBS, AEF/AEC, UBCZ, UCCZ 0.00 Bible 1957 1919--2000 1906--1989Definite need

nde-zw Matabeleland, Bulawayo areaNdebele 1,645,607 14.1231%BAP, IBS, RC, DRC, LMS 21.89 Bible 1978 1884--1986 1884--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

nse-zw Nsenga 44,931 0.3856%0.00 New T 1923 1919--1943Likely need

nya-zw Nyanja 698,929 5.9984%0.00 Bible 1905 1886--1960 1884--1964Script. exists, adequacy?

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sna-zw Mashonaland, central, and widespread througShona 7,371,402 63.2637%ANG, IBS, RC, DRC, SPG, FGC 18.67 Bible 1949--1980 1907 1897--1994Script. exists, adequacy?

toi-zw Tonga 145,450 1.2483%0.00 Bible 1963 1949--1989 1911--1957No need or unlikely need

tso-zw Southeast near Mozambique borderTsonga 4,706 0.0404%0.00 Bible 1907--1989 1894--1986 1892--1968Script. exists, adequacy?

tsc-zw SouthTswa 171,166 1.4690%0.00 Bible 1910--1955 1903--1928 1891--1908Adequate Scripture exists

tsn-zw Tswana 109,830 0.9426%LMS 0.00 Bible 1857--1993 1840--1994 1830--1966Script. exists, adequacy?

ven-zw South-southeast, South Africa border areaVenda 139,786 1.1997%RC, REF 3.50 Bible 1936 1923--1989 1920--1989Script. exists, adequacy?

zib-zw Zimbabwe Sign Language 0 0.0000%None Likely need

6,680,578,508Grand Totals for this Report:10,271 Total Langs.(this Report): 2,008 3,706 4,653


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